The sherd preserves the mast, a backstay and a forestay, as well as one of the boat's extremities which rises above the gunwale. A standing figure facing left and positioned between the mast and stay holding an oar might suggest this is the stern part of the vessel. The sternpost lacks decoration, goes upward and turns outwards. The distance between the stern and the mast is too small to accommodate additional individuals. The sail and yard are not pictured which suggests the boat might be somewhere in a port, with the individual attempting to maneuver the vessel either to the beach or to tie it down. The vessel resembles the one depicted on the Skyros stirrup jars, including the way the stays are depicted.

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