Jars
This category includes vessels that have cylindrical bodies and closed rims.
A Jar is a type of vessel that has an approximately cylindrical body and is used for cooking or storage purposes. By using Anna Shepard's criteria, a jar is a closed form where the height is greater than the diameter. The angle of the sides from the base are between 45 and 90 degrees and it has an apparent neck. A Jar may or may not have handles. If It has a spout, it is listed under Spouted Jar.
This category matches Woolley's published ceramic typology Nos. 43-48; 54-176; 186-203; 217-222; 250-253. It matches the metal vessel typology Nos. 52-79 and Stone vessel typology Nos. 60-92.
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| Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (none) | (none) | 1928,1010.630 | (none) | (none) | |
| (none) | (none) | 1928,1010.629 | (none) | (none) | |
| (none) | (none) | 1935,0112.12 | (none) | (none) | |
| (none) | (none) | 1927,0527.266 | (none) | (none) | |
 | (none) | (none) | 1935,0113.703 | (none) | (none) |
| (none) | (none) | 1927,1003.277 | (none) | (none) | |
| (none) | (none) | 1935,0113.694 | (none) | (none) |
| (none) | (none) | 1928,1010.625 | (none) | (none) |
| (none) | (none) | 1927,0527.271 | (none) | (none) |
| (none) | (none) | 1930,1213.582 | (none) | (none) |
| (none) | (none) | 1927,1003.133 | (none) | (none) | |
| 6745C | (none) | (none) | B16234 | 8 fragments of broken clay jar necks. With short inscription giving the capacity in qa (pint) measures 172/172/77/192/189 qa etc. outside decorated with 5 grooves. [drawing] |
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