Jar, F75.115 | Tūhura Otago Museum

Physical Description

Gray-green jar, poorly glazed (or badly distressed?). Decoration consists of a series of grooves, 8mm wide, above and below shoulder. Small rim. Unglazed foot.

Research Notes

—Professor Kelun Chen

Jar —Professor Kelun Chen

Likely the product from south-east Asia

Provenance

Obtained in Indonesia by: Peter Battaglia Indonesia

Bought from Peter Battaglia by: Mervyn Jarvis

Bought from Mervyn Jarvis by Fels Fund

Purchased by Fels Fund, $55.00, Jarvis/Battaglia No. 308. See F75.100 for details.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 70 x 77 x 78mm

Classification

object type

Nomenclature

Distribution & Transportation Artifacts

Container

Jar

Cultural Group

Asian

Chinese

Production Place

China South East Asia/Asia