KM334 (Roman Cylindrical Stopper) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Small-handled amphora stopper
Description
Circular stopper, solid, with projecting conical knob; vertical edge for sealing mouth of vessel. Underside uneven.
Fabric, firing, surface
2.5YR 7/7, light red. Somewhat soft, gritty fabric with common, small to large, subrounded to angular, white, red, and gray inclusions; slight spalling.
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves >75% of object but missing part of knob terminus. Slight chipping; very slight, extensive encrustation.
Published as
MorisonRife2022, pp. 615, 735-736, no. 271, fig. 17.68
Base Diameter
0.049
Preserved height
0.041
Other Dimensions
est. Diam. knob 0.014–0.027
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph