KE 2080 (Eastern Sigillata A Hayes Form 50 with Graffito) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
Λ
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 541
Typological identification
Eastern Sigillata A Hayes Form 50
Cited by
Hayes1985, pp. 36-37, pl. VI (EAA-Atlante II)
Conservation
1960s: sherds mended with shellac and infilled with white plaster.
Description
Bowl. Flaring walls and vertical rim, short flange at base of rim; groove under flange. Flaring ring foot; widely sloping inner face to offset just below bottom. Two diagonal strokes incised on bottom, circumscribed by foot: Λ.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Very fine pinkish slip, no visible inclusions. Thin slip eroded on extant surfaces, thicker in grooves.
Preservation comment
Nine sherds, seven joining, preserve ca. 45% of vessel including entire base, adjacent wall. Small part of rim, and restorable profile. Slight to moderate, somewhat extensive abrasion and rare scratching; slip chipping around edges; somewhat sharp breaks. Widespread cloud of discoloration.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, no. ER 23d, pp. 56-57, pl. 15 (B. Adamsheck)
Base Diameter
0.068
Height
0.0752
Estimated rim diameter
0.145
Wall thickness
0.004-0.006
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Drawing
Drawing