A MESOPOTAMIAN POTTERY JAR
A MESOPOTAMIAN POTTERY JAR

CIRCA EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

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A MESOPOTAMIAN POTTERY JAR
circa early 2nd millennium b.c.
Gray in color, of slightly tapering cylindrical form with a rounded overhanging rim, the rounded base recessed below, with four vertically pierced lugs corresponding with holes at the base, with incised geometric ornament including a central band with two panels enclosing a bird in profile to the left
3 in. (9.5 cm.) high