KE 252 (Roman Fine-Ware Bowl or Cup with Stamps) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 53
Description
Cup or bowl. Flat floor. Two partially preserved stamped ”palm leaves with thick barred stem” radiating from center; a very small square with diagonal bars is between.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fine fabric with small, poorly sorted, subangular, white inclusions. Variably light to dark red slip is only present on extant interior.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves ca. 20% of base but nearly 50% circumference. Slight, very sparse abrasion; slightly worn breaks; thin cloud of gray discoloration (calcareous?).
Maximum preserved dimension
0.062
Belongs to Historical Period
Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 252 (Roman Fine-Ware Bowl or Cup with Stamps).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/ke0252>