KP186 (Athenian Painted-Ware bowl, zoomorphic handle) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Athenian Late Roman Painted Ware
Comparanda
cf. Hammond2015, pp. 296, 577, no. 116, pl. 14 (Panayia area, Corinth, 4th–first half of 5th century)
Comparanda
cf. Hayes1997, pp. 91–92, pl. 38 (British Museum; from Athens, 4th century)
Comparanda
cf. Hayes2008, p. 442, fig. 7 (Form W 645)
Comparanda
cf. Waage1933, pp. 306–307, no. 256, fig. 6:751-P84 (Athenian Agora)
Description
Zoomorphic finial from horizontal, cylindrical handle of a bowl. Vertically molded in shape of lion’s head that thickens at the back (collar?) and shows project-ing ears, round eyes, muzzle, and open mouth. Hollow; large hole pierced through below eyes at corners of mouth before firing.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric (core): 2.5YR 6/8, red; (surface): 10YR 7/4, very pale brown. Soft, dense fabric with rare mica and very rare, very small, rounded, white inclusions; frequent spalling. Traces of dull, reddish glaze? Surface brushed with thin, dull, white paint.
Preservation comment
One fragment preserves finial on handle. Moderate abrasion, slight gouging; slight, sparse encrustation.
Published as
MorisonRife2022, pp. 597, 672, no. 134, fig. 17.24
Height
0.026
Preserved length
0.038
Preserved width
0.022
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Suggested citation
“KP186 (Athenian Painted-Ware bowl, zoomorphic handle).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kp186>