KE 490 (Roman Amphora with Graffito) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
XXX
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 122
Typological identification
Graffito (pottery or lamp)
Typological identification
Unclassified Amphora
Description
Amphora with tall, vertical neck; slightly outturned, tapered lip. Graffito in deep strokes, inscribed after firing, on upper neck just under lip: XXX.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Reddish orange fabric, consistently fired. Fine, hard; granular break and gritty surface texture. Rare, tiny, well sorted, black and red bits, rarely white.
Preservation comment
One small sherd preserves ca. 5% of rim and small part of upper wall. Slight, extensive abrasion; worn breaks; faint white film over surfaces.
Preserved height
0.0451
Estimated rim diameter
0.13
Wall thickness
0.0061
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Pagescan
Photograph