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Jar, Food-Storage, Lid, Bowl, D65.953

Physical Description

Large dark brown storage jar, with flaring rim, and internal rim structure. Register entry says the space between rims is filled with water, to stop ants from getting in food. Circular cross section, with flat bottom and no decoration.
Lid is a small circular bowl. Light orange in colour. Earthenware. Spiral pattern obvious inside bowl, due to manufacture technique.

Provenance

Collected by: Dr Christopher Kirk

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Jar): 64 x 123 x 121mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Lid): 227 x 189 x 188mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 257 x 189 x 188mm

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