Location: Islamic Tower

Name: Pitcher

Chronology: Almoravid and Second Kingdom of Taifas (end of the 11th century to end of the 12th century).

Place of production: Valencian area

Material: Earthenware

Dimensions: Base diameter 14’5 cm. Rim diameter 11’6 cm. Height 34’3 cm

Use and function: To contain water and other liquids.

Description: Large container with sponge-like surfaces to keep the contents cool. They usually have two handles for easy handling and are decorated with iron or manganese oxide, consisting of very thick, wavy, vertical or horizontal lines. In this case, the handles are basket or helical.

State of preservation: Complete.

Provenance: Chair. Excavations at the Theatre, 1979