KP364 (Early Roman Imported Frying Pan) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Description
Flat base. Narrow groove at articulation of floor with body. Striations on floor. Scorching on base from use.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric (interior and core): 2.5YR 6/4, light reddish brown; (exterior surface): Gley 1 3/N, very dark gray. Hard, gritty fabric with common to frequent mica and common, small, rounded, white inclusions; common voids; minor spalling. Imported.
Preservation comment
One large fragment preserves <25% of base. Extensive pitting, slight chipping and gouging.
Published as
MorisonRife2022, pp. 604, 708, 709, no. 208, fig. 17.51
Estimated base diameter
0.25
Preserved length
0.111
Preserved width
0.094
Chronology comment
Dated 1st-2nd century.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Suggested citation
“KP364 (Early Roman Imported Frying Pan).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/kp364>