KP227 (Middle Roman Amphora 3) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Middle Roman Amphora 3
Comparanda
cf. Slane1994, pp. 137, 148, no. 29, fig. 6 (Peribolos of Apollo, Corinth, late 3rd-early 4th century)
Description
Hollow toe. Rounded resting surface; thickened inner face; short, slightly concave collar on outer face.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
2.5YR 5/4, reddish brown. Material typical for ware.
Preservation comment
Two joining fragments preserve ca. 25% of toe. Chipping.
Published as
MorisonRife2022, pp. 611, 728, no. 252, fig. 17.63
Estimated base diameter
0.045
Preserved height
0.051
Chronology comment
Dated 2nd-early 4th century.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Suggested citation
“KP227 (Middle Roman Amphora 3).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kp227>