KE 1492 (Italian Sigillata Stamp) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
P•CLO•PRO
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 388
Typological identification
Italian Sigillata with Manufacturing Stamp
Typological identification
Unclassified Italian Sigillata
Comparanda
OCK 592.6-7: P. Clodius Proculus of Arezzo, ca. 40-100 CE
Description
Manufacturing mark stamped in center of floor, long plantiform: P(ublii) CLo(dii) PRo(culi) .
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Typical fabric, firing, and surface treatment for ware: fine, pinkish fabric; thick, even, semiglossy slip, dark red with a tinge of orange.
Preservation comment
One small sherd preserves small part of floor with base ring. Slight to moderate, extensive abrasion with minor chipping; worn breaks.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, no. ER 9b, pp. 50-51 (B. Adamsheck)
Estimated base diameter
0.077
Preserved height
0.0239
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
File
Photograph
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 1492 (Italian Sigillata Stamp).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/ke1492>