/internal/media/dispatcher/25156/full32145Carinated bowlFood Preparation and ConsumptionContainersTarxien phase, Late Neolithic3800-2000 BC-3800-2000Deep medium-sized carinated bowl with single handle, balanced by a small lug. Of medium-fired ware, buff with polished surface of reddish buff colour with occasional black patches. Deeply incised linear patterns made after firing. These consist of zig-zag motives above the carination, and criss-cross below.This bowl was restored before Evans' time. The reconstructed areas were removed at a later stage by conservators. Ġgantija, North Cave, 18 April 1949(H) 13.0 x (Dia) 19.5 cmGozo Museum of ArchaeologyGozo Museum of Archaeology, Ground Floor, Room 2 - Neolithic, Showcase 332145G/P131Carinated bowlEvans, John D. The Prehistoric Antiquities of the Maltese Islands: a survey, University of London 1971, Vol. 184, Vol. 2 Plate 61; Museum Annual Report, 1949-1950. 218.Heritage Malta1441ClayFired