KE 2324 (Middle Roman Amphora 3) [permalink] [next] [show fewer 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