Urartian drinking vessel in the shape of a boot

A drinking vessel in the shape of a laced boot, with painted laces and eyelets. It dates to the 7th century BC. Kingdom of Urartu.

The vessel is made of clay, greyish brown, with a wide mouth at the top. The pointed toe and the front of the boot bear light-coloured patterns of dots, checks and lines. It was photographed in a museum display case.