- KE 2254 (Middle Roman Small Trefoil-Rim Pitcher) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
- Type
- Inventoried Object
- Logical part of
- Area C (north end of harbor, including mole)
- Logical part of
- Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
- Subject number
- P 699
- Comparanda
- AgoraV, p. 65, no. K 69, pl. 13 (deposit dated mid-3rd century; H. S. Robinson)
- Description
- Small trefoil-rim jug with single handle. Upper face of everted rim formed by band squeezed together to create very narrow spout, but there is an opening that would allow liquid to be poured through it. The band is not expressed on outer face of rim, as is common on larger versions. Single cut handle is attached at back of mouth and extends to middle shoulder. Widest part of body and extant portion below have spiral groove that forms narrower ridges between. Interior has distinct turning grooves. This small vessel is very well constructed.
- Fabric, firing, and surface description
- Fine fabric with few inclusions other than frequent tiny glistening bits visible on surface in bright sun; consistently fired to light reddish-brown. Surface has thin slightly darker slip.
- Preservation comment
- One large sherd preserves entire mouth, neck, handle, and large part of body to below widest point. Mostly in good condition, with small areas of slight abrasion and rare scratching on surface; slip is well preserved; slightly worn breaks.
- Published as
- KenchreaiIV, p. 133, no. RC 65, pl. 36 (B. Adamsheck)
- Handle width
- 0.0084
- Wall thickness
- 0.0019
- Other Dimensions
- L. mouth 0.042
- Other Dimensions
- W. mouth 0.036
- Material
- Ceramic (Material)
- Fabric Munsell reading
- 2.5YR 6/6 (light red)
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“KE 2254 (Middle Roman Small Trefoil-Rim Pitcher).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/ke2254>
