Chlorite Engraved Flask - image 1

Late Bronze Age II

Chlorite Engraved Flask

Chlorite cylindrical flask; tapering slightly to upright rim; base flat; two small lugs, drilled horizontally, one third of the way down the vessel (one now lost); decorated with thick engraved bands, double lines framing hatched line at rim and base; three framed cross-hatched bands down body, bottommost with double framing; interior with pronounced ridges from carving; exterior ground and polished. Dimensions: Diameter: 4.30 centimetres; Height: 13.50 centimetres Object Type: flask Techniques: engraved; drilled; ground; polished; carved

Date

1450 - 1050 BC

Accession No.

1897,0401.886

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Enkomi