KE 1210 (Late Classical-Early Hellenistic Thasian Amphora: stamped handle) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
Θασίων | <bow> | Ἠρόδοτος
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 321
Typological identification
Amphora Stamp
Typological identification
Thasian Amphora
Cited by
SlaneWright1980b, p. 548 (rev. KenchreaiIV)
Conservation
1960s: mended with natural shellac.
Preservation comment
Two joining sherds preserve 25% of rim, part of upper and lower neck, small part of shoulder, and one intact handle. Slight, sparse abrasion and rare gouging; somewhat worn breaks; thin, widespread film of encrustation.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, pp. 31-32, no. Gr 78, pl. 8 (B. Adamsheck with V. Grace)
Handle width
0.041
Estimated neck diameter
0.071
Preserved height
0.287
Estimated rim diameter
0.095
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 1210 (Late Classical-Early Hellenistic Thasian Amphora: stamped handle).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/ke1210>