IAA Number: 1987-1579
| Object's Name: Zoomorphic Vessel Ox Period: Middle Roman - Late Roman Material: Pottery Site: Ashqelon, T. Ashqelon Lenght: 8.2 cm Wide: 4.6 cm Height: 9.7 cm Description: Zoomorphic mold-made bottle, in the form of a naturalistically
rendered bull. The mouth of the vessel is at the center of the
animal's back and the hole in the bull's mouth serves for pouring. Bibliography: Johnson B.L. 2008. Ashkelon 2, Imported pottery of the Roman and Late Roman periods.. Winona Lake, Indiana, 133-135, No. 393.
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