KE 2324 (Middle Roman Amphora 3) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Area UA (Underwater at south mole)
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 770
Typological identification
Middle Roman Amphora 3
Comparanda
cf. Lang1955, p. 278, n. 7, pl. 79:j-l=AgoraV, p. 55, no. J 46, pl. 2, 11, 41 (H. Robinson)
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Dark brown fabric, soft; slightly hackly break; uncommon, small, angular to subangular, black, gray, and red inclusions; abundant tiny mica.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves entire toe and small part of lower body. Moderate abrasion and large chips, erosion consistent with long-term marine submersion; worn breaks; slight to moderate, sparse marine encrustation.
Base Diameter
0.049
Preserved height
0.042
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KE 2324 (Middle Roman Amphora 3).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/ke2324>