Late Bronze Age II

Base Ring Bull Askos

Terracotta hand-made Base Ring II askos in form of bull; strap handle on back applied ears, pellet eyes and tail; neck unusually thick with prominent dew-lap; orange clay with grey core and brown slip and white painted stripes; body surface shaved with a tool; both ears and one horn lost two legs on left side slightly damaged. Dimensions: Height: 8 centimetres at head ; Length: 12.20 centimetres Object Type: askos Ware: Base Ring Ware Series: Base Ring II Techniques: handmade; painted; slipped; applied; shaved