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Carter No.: 583

Handlist description: Large jar (calcite) originally two-handled

Card/Transcription No.: 583


583. LARGE JAR (CALCITE) ORIGINALLY TWO HANDLED

POSITION: Centre S. end of chamber, resting on floor and leaning against No. 579 (see photos 1149, 1150). DIMENSIONS: Max. H. 36.8 cents; Max. Diam. 29.2 cents.

DESCRIPTION: A large globular, long-necked vase wrought of semi-translucent calcite. Bowl globular, with circular foot; long cylindrical neck; narrow lip; mouth very wide. Had two loop-shaped handles, which have been carefully removed. No ornamentation or inscription.

REMARKS: No traces of it having had a lid. No traces of contents, if it every had any.

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