 IAA Number: 1999-1977
 | Object's Name: Head Zoomorphic Vessel
Period: Early Islamic
Material: Pottery
Site: Caesarea
Lenght: 8.2 cm
Wide: 2.1 cm
Description: Upper part of a zoomorphic vessel made of orange-colored clay. It is
composed of a neck, with a protruding mouth, a face with pointed
ears, and the remnants of a handle that stretches towards the rear
part of the vessel. The face is decorated with slip painting in white
and linear outlines in black. This group of zoomorphic vessels
probably served as drinking vessels for children. It is dated to the
Early Islamic Period between the middle of the 8th century and the
11th century.
Bibliography: Stacey, D. 2004. Excavations at Tiberias, 1973-1974. The Early Islamic Periods. IAAR 21: 141, Fig.5.56.
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