Collections of archaeology of Gran Canaria
Inventory: 41
3Object: Tina
ja Generic classification: Cer
amic Matter: Cla
y.Technique: Roll modeling. Smoothin
g.Dimensions: Height, 48.8 cm.; diameter max. 35.8 cm
. Cultural context: Prehistory of Gran Canar
iaDescription: Composite form (ovoid trend plus hyperbolic trend) with applications of five handles vertically. It presents as finishing techniques: smoothing for the interior and exterior. Degradation of the inner surface of the part limits calibrating the type of
smoothing. Use/function: Domestic container for food storage. The handle applied at the start of the body, and aligned with one of the four handles located in the body, would allow the inclination of the part once it was raised and fixed, for example, by twisted
ropes. Origin: Mogán, Gran Can
aria.Finding: It took place during an exploration of Mogán by the Museo Canario in March 1886. Participants of this exploration were, among others, Gregorio Chil y Naranjo, co-founder of the Museum and director of the museum between 1879 and 1901, and Víctor Grau-Bassas y Mas, curator between 1879 and 1
889.Source of income: The Canary Mus
eumFecha of admission: March 1886
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