KE 247 (Roman Amphora with Dipinto) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Area C (north end of harbor, including mole)
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 48
Typological identification
Unclassified Amphora
Bibliography
KenchreaiIV, pp. 117-118, no. RC 23c, pl. 31 (B. Adamsheck)
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves small part of shoulder with dipinto. Slight, somewhat sparse abrasion; worn breaks; thin strips and bands of encrustation.
Preserved height
0.054
Preserved width
0.092
Wall thickness
0.005-0.006
Wall thickness
Pale reddish buff with more pale surface (1mm); consistently fired. Fine, hard; slightly granular break. Numerous, well sorted, black, red, and rarely white bits; uncommon, small, angular white inclusions visible at surface. Chunk of excess clay on outside surface.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Pagescan
Photograph
Photograph