Lydion

Form is that of a large lydion. Clay rose-brown at break, very hard; medium brown on surface. Unglazed: underside of foot, resting surface and edge of foot; broad central band on body; shoulder zone; edge of lip and a band at top of neck inside. Black glaze: stem and top of foot; top of lip and underside to part way down neck. White ground: broad zone on lower wall; band on outer shoulder; narrower zone around lower neck. In white ground zone on lower wall; black glaze ray pattern. In white ground zone on outer shoulder: upright pomegranate pattern. In white ground band on lower neck: upright zigzag lines. Parts of body, neck and lip restored in plaster.