Vessel, pottery fragment, Islamic Mamluk jug pitcher
Country
Palestine
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Object detail
Description
Body sherd pottery fragment possibly from a ceramic jug or urn. Dark-red painted geometric design of lattices, dots, lines and diamonds on faint white slip.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Palestinian
Measurements
L49mm x W32mm x D20mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery vessel made of fired clay, complete or fragmented
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
History and use
These fragments are from ancient Islamic Mamluk/Ayyubid ceramic pitchers or jugs dated to the 13th to 14th C. It is a distinctive type of painted pottery, characterised by its freehand brushwork design on a cream background. The artists segment the vessels to divide up the area into 3 design spaces seperated by thick lines. The designs often feature triangles, diamond shapes, lines, and dots, with undecorated areas. These vessels would have been used in daily life and likely contained liquids. They are widespread. Firing was achieved in 2 stages - one for the pot and the other with the paint, at medium heat.
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Registration number
E40087.10
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