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Early Bronze Age collared urn

Findspot: 
Chippenham, Cambridgeshire
Period: 
Date: 
Early Bronze Age (2350 - 1600 BC)
Material: 
Pottery
Dimensions: 
H. 43.6cm; Dia. mouth 29.4cm; Dia. base 11cm

These vessels – named after their heavy ‘collar’ – are very difficult to make well. Any small error is exaggerated as the vessel grows larger. The potter who made this urn was extremely skilled, expertly balancing the narrow base and wide mouth.

Collection information

Collection: 
University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
Accession No: 
1934.1040

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
50

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