KE 854 (Roman Amphora with Graffito) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ΓΕΟΡΓ[ΙΟΥ]
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 234
Typological identification
Unclassified Amphora
Description
Graffito in Greek letters in distinct but shallow strokes, inscribed before firing, on top of handle near rim.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Reddish brown core; surface (1.5-2.5mm) slightly more reddish orange; consistently fired. Slightly coarse, medium hard; granular break. Uncommon, small, well sorted, subangular black and dark inclusions, but subrounded, somewhat larger, similar particles visible at surface; rare, tiny, light bits (calcareous?); rare, small, rounded voids.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves ca. 55% of rim and neck and upper part of one handle. Slight, sparse abrasion especially around rim; worn breaks; thin, faint, somewhat frequent patches of encrustation.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, p. 112, no. RC 9c, pl. 28 (B. Adamsheck)
Preserved height
0.1035
Rim diameter
0.115
Wall thickness
0.0012
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 854 (Roman Amphora 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/ke0854>