- 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
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“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>
