KP314+316 (Eastern Sigillata C Loeschcke Form 20) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Comment
JLR (2025) adjusted identification after join cf. MorisonRife2022.
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Eastern Sigillata C Loeschcke Form 20
Comparanda
cf. Broneer1962, p. 25, no. 24, pl. 11:d=Gebhard1973, pp. 76, 85, fig. 38 (Theater, Isthmia)
Comparanda
cf. Hayes1973, p. 456, no. 161, pl. 88 (South Stoa, Corinth)
Comparanda
cf. MartyPeppers1979, pp. 154–155, 360, 451, nos. A22, A24, figs. 13:b, e, g, 104:d (Tower 14/Long Wall, Isthmia)
Description
Hemispherical bowl. Ring foot, relatively thin; slightly flaring, with small button on underside. Thickened lip with flat upper face. Horizontal scratches across exterior surface from turning.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: 5YR 7/3, pink. Slip: 10R 4/8, dark red. Hard, fine, slightly micaceous fabric. Thin but firm, even, semilustrous slip.
Preservation comment
Five joining sherds (314+316) preserve entire base, ca. 40% of body, and 25% of rim. Slight pitting and chipping; heavy, extensive mortar accretion on interior and exterior of base, moderate on body.
Published as
MorisonRife2022, pp. 592, 649-650, no. 70, fig. 17.13
Base Diameter
0.045
Height
0.0455
Estimated rim diameter
0.115
Chronology comment
Dated mid-late 1st century CE.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
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KP316 (Eastern Sigillata C Loeschcke Form 20)

Suggested citation
“KP314+316 (Eastern Sigillata C Loeschcke Form 20).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kp314>