8th-7th century BC. A ceramic zoomorphic vessel formed as a stylised wading bird, with ovoid body, u-section spout with small stylised head in relief at base, two shallow conical knops or 'wings' flanking the spout, integral lozenge-section handle and two small conical feet; remains of original cream-coloured surface. See The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 1974.105.1, for broadly similar. 282 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of a North London gentleman.