Melos, Phylakopi: Pottery, miscellaneous pieces including a tripod pot, spouted vessels and fragments of a beaked jug
| Department | Archive |
|---|---|
| Collection | BSA SPHS Image Collection |
| Reference No. | BSA SPHS 01/1942.5045 |
| Level | Item |
| Description | The glass negative is full plate size, a copy negative. |
| Dimensions | 24 x 17.5 cm |
| Place |
Phylakopi Melos Island |
| Dates | 1896-1899 |
| Donor/Creator |
The British School at Athens |
| Project | Melos Campaign 1896-1899 |
| Scope and Content | Part of a group of images from explorations and excavations on the island of Melos conducted by the British School at Athens from 1896 to 1899. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Phylakopi pottery: miscellaneous: 'devil jug' fragments". |
| Notes | The dates are based on the excavation seasons at Phylakopi. Devil Jug is a term used for a beaked jug. The fragment shown on Phylakopi pl. XIV is only one sherd while the fragments in the photograph show at least two. |
| Reference |
Atkinson, T.D. et al. 1904. Excavations at Phylakopi in Melos. 4: pl. XIV. Atkinson, T.D. et al. 1904. Excavations at Phylakopi in Melos. 4: pl. XXXV. |