KE 441 (Roman Amphora with Dipinto) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ξ(έσται) ια′
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 111
Typological identification
Unclassified Amphora
Description
Low sloping shoulder to cylindrical neck. Red dipinto at uppermost shoulder, at articulation with neck.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Pale pinkish fabric, slightly more pale surface; consistently fired. Fine, hard; smooth break. Rare, tiny, black and white bits; highly micaceous. Fine Kenchreai RC22?
Preservation comment
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