Carinate globular pottery jar, Kuulo Kataa, 1995
Description:
Photo of a reconstructed carinate globular pottery jar, with profile depicted (left). The jar was found in an upright position beneath a lens of hardened clay, its rim at 211 cm below datum and its base at 224 cm bd. The jar' s mouth is small. Below its lip is a ridge marked with vertical impressions. The surface above the carinated shoulder is decorated with alternating horizontal lines of dentate (comb) impression and grooving. Below the carination, the base and lower portions of the jar are decorated with a carved roulette impression. The interior surface of the jar is heavily eroded, perhaps an indication that the jar was used to store a fermented liquid like millet or sorghum beer. An INAA sample (NA "KK 95-61") from this jar was assigned to the "K1" group of ceramic fabrics. The jar was therefore likely made east of the Banda hills. A jar of similar form, decoration, and interior wear (KK 95-693) was found one meter away and at a slightly lower level in the east profile wall of the excavation unit. Rim diameter: 8 cm. Photo scale in cm. Kuulo Kataa. 13 June, 1995.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution--NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Provenance:
Kuulo Kataa, Mound 101, Unit 2W 2S, Level 18, 211-224 cm bd
Date:
1995-06-13
Location(s) Facet:
Kuulo Kataa
Subjects:
Jar; Dentate impression; Carved roulette; Grooving; Neutron Activation Analysis
Subjects Facet:
Pottery; Archaeology; Artifacts (Antiquities)
Identifier:
KK 95-350; NA KK 95-61
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
1995
Date searchable:
1995-06-13
Archaeological Phase:
Kuulo phase
Genre:
35 mm slide
Genre Facet:
35 mm slide
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Kuulo Kataa; 8.14847222, -2.37472222
Date Digitized:
2016
People Facet:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Geographic Coordinates:
8.14847222, -2.37472222
