KE 251 (Classical-Hellenistic Miniature Vessel with Graffito) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ΕΑ[
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 52
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Pale buff fabric, consistently fired; thin, even, semilustrous slip, black, flaking over body. Fine, medium hard, with smooth to slightly conchoidal break. Rare, subangular, tiny to small lime bits. Finely smoothed exterior with faint turning marks.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves ca. 60% of body between foot and neck, including base of one handle. Extensive, moderate abrasion and minor chipping around edges; slightly worn breaks; rare specks of encrustation.
Maximum diameter
0.057
Preserved height
0.042
Wall thickness
0.004-0.005
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 251 (Classical-Hellenistic Miniature Vessel with Graffito).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/ke0251>