KE 441 (Late Roman Amphora 1 with Dipinto) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ξ(έσται) ια′
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 111
Typological identification
Dipinto (pottery)
Typological identification
Late Roman Amphora 1
Description
Low sloping shoulder to cylindrical neck. Red dipinto at uppermost shoulder, at articulation with neck.
Fabric, firing, surface
Pale pinkish fabric, slightly more pale surface; consistently fired. Fine, hard; smooth break. Rare, tiny, black and white bits; dense sparkles (micaceous?).
Preservation description
One sherd preserves small part of upper shoulder at turn to neck. Extensive, slight to moderate abrasion and minor scratching; worn breaks.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, p. 117, no. RC 22p, pl. 30 (B. Adamsheck)
Maximum preserved dimension
0.0489
Wall thickness
0.0082
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph