KP318 (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
Description
Toe has irregular bell shape; exterior slightly beveled but lacks collar. Deeply angled resting surface; deeply hollowed underside with conical button.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
5YR 7/4, pink. Material typical for ware.
Preservation comment
One large fragment preserves entire toe. Moderate chipping on toe; slight to moderate, extensive encrustation.
Published as
MorisonRife2022, pp. 611, 728, no. 253, fig. 17.63
Base Diameter
0.062
Preserved height
0.055
Chronology comment
Dated 3rd-4th century.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Suggested citation
“KP318 (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/kp318>