Summary

This vase was excavated during one of the archaeological digs conducted at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003. It features a blue snake coiled around the stem.

Uncovering past food practices.
Of all the archaeological material uncovered in the Little Lon excavations, the remnants of eating and drinking are the most numerous. Broken plates, bowls, cups and cutlery were thrown into rubbish piles with smashed jars that once held jam and pickles, and jugs that held water or cordial. Shells from oysters, abalone and coconuts were tossed in with bones from mutton, beef, rabbit and pork. Pips and seeds from fruit and vegetables were also added to the piles. These objects offer clues to the food consumed by residents of Little Lon, and are important in the rediscovery of a people, place and time long vanished.

Physical Description

This is the base and body of a porcelain vase. It is white with a blue snake coiled around the the stem. It has a domed foot with a small push up.

Physical Description

Bottom half of vase, base and body. Vase is white glass with a blue snake coiled around the body. Possible remnant paint on body (gold). Possible pontil on base.

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