KE 1148 (Kenchreai RC22 Amphora with Dipinto) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ξ(έσται) λϛ′ <
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 295
Typological identification
Dipinto (pottery)
Typological identification
Kenchreai RC22 Amphora
Description
Amphora. Rounded shoulder. Red dipinto in large letters across upper shoulder: ΞΛΖ>
Fabric, firing, surface
Light brown fabric, consistently fired. Fine, somewhat hard; smooth break. Rare, very small, rounded, white (calcareous) inclusions and rare, small, subangular, tabular black or dark gray bits; rare, small, elongated voids; faintly silvery micaceous across surface. Smooth surface with traces of wet smoothing.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves ca. 20% of upper shoulder. Slight, sparse abrasion and rare pitting; slightly worn breaks; scattered specks of encrustation.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, p. 117, no. RC 22k, pl. 30 (B. Adamsheck)
Preserved length
0.1679
Preserved width
0.0963
Wall thickness
0.0081
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Linked to

KE 1147 (Late Roman Amphora 1 with Dipinto)