Agora Object: Agora XXIX, no. 1789
Dimensions:   H. 13.5; Diam. 12.7.
Chronology:   Late Hellenistic to early Roman context (no lot)
Published Number:   AV 29.1789
References:   Object: P 18497
Filter Jug.

Most of rim and end of spout restored.

Ring foot with deep groove in outer face; rounded resting surface; slightly convex underside. Wheelmade lower body meets moldmade upper body at angle. Funnel-shaped mouth with slightly flaring rim, groove below lip inside. Strainer with three holes in neck. Strap handle.

Tubular spout at ca. 90 degrees left of handle; body dented when spout attached. Moldmade body: rim pattern of large jeweling between ridges, wall covered with imbricate small lotus petals with tips oriented upwards. Details unclear (worn mold or poor impression). Micaceous fabric varying from pink to very pale brown (7.5YR 7/4--10YR 7/4); gray glaze, almost all missing.

Similar fabric: P 4200.