3-Handled Piriform Amphora
3-handled advanced piriform amphora on narrow foot (torus-disc). Tall neck with splaying collar. Handles are painted brown on exterior. Collar and foot painted. Body decorated with groups of broad and narrow bands, primarily above the belly. 2 diagonal whorl shells between each handle, with U-shaped and triangular fill ornaments
Cream clay. Reddish brown to dark brown lustrous paint. Broken and mended with various nicks and abrasions. One shell very faded.
Cream clay. Reddish brown to dark brown lustrous paint. Broken and mended with various nicks and abrasions. One shell very faded.
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