KE 1040 (Greek or Roman Amphora with Graffito) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ΣΛΑ[ ]
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 255
Description
Amphora with low sloping shoulder. Wide, shallow combing on exterior. Graffito of Greek letters in shallow, thin strokes inscribed after firing, across shoulder: ΣΛΑ[ ]
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Pale orange to pink fabric, fired consistently faintly more buff on exterior. Hard, fine; smooth break. Rare, well sorted, tiny mixed bits, including black, and rare, small, angular white particles; very rare, small, elongated voids; no visible mica. Finely smoothed outside surface.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves part of upper body and shoulder near base of neck. Slight, sparse abrasion with minor scratching and chipping; worn breaks; faint, scattered patches of white discoloration (calcareous?).
Preserved height
0.058
Preserved length
0.1144
Preserved width
0.0789
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph