sim. Karivieri1996, pp. 232-233, no. 236, pl. 21 (late 4th-early 5th century)=KerameikosXVI, p. 253, no. 3903 (B. Böttger)
Comparanda
sim. Karivieri1996, pp. 280-281, no. 4520, pl. 76 (unglazed; mid-5th century)
Description
Tear-shaped outline. Circular, concave discus has rosette with 8(?) concave, rounded petals. Sloping shoulder has wavy lines and two single circles at base of handle. Thick, pierced handle has three grooves above and two below and twists at suture; lower handle narrows toward base and has flanking grooves.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 5YR 7/6, reddish yellow, to 5YR 6/4, light reddish brown. Slip: 10R 5/4, weak red. Thin, even slip as wash preserved in grooves.
Preservation description
Two large joining fragments preserve entire handle, 33% of shoulder and discus, and small part of base. Surfaces in good condition but slightly worn breaks; sparse patches of encrustation in relief.
