Cheese Making Mold

Los Millares Society

The people from Los Millares develop a livestock model based on the breeding of sheep, goats, cattle, pigs and horses.
They make the most out its meat, milk and skin and they elaborate products as cheese and wool. But they also use the animal force for transportation and agriculture activities. Their ownership is their way to accumulate and demostrate their wealth.

Material: Clay
Dimensions: Height 15,50 cm; Maximum diameter 11,50 cm; Edge: Thickness 1,80 cm
Provenance: El Barranquete, Níjar (Almería)