KE 2336 (Early Roman Phocaean Casserole) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 782
Typological identification
Roman Cooking Ware
Cited by
SlaneWright1980b, p. 549 (rev. KenchreaiIV: “not all of the vessels of RC 96 and RC 98 are Corinthian“)
Description
Deep casserole with short flaring rim and carinated wall. Light groove above carination on extant outer wall.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Granular fabric discolored by burning and submersion. Frequent tiny angular sandy bits. Surface likely plain.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves rim and wall to just below carination. Extensive, moderate erosion and abrasion with sparse chipping and wide flaking especially on interior; worn breaks; sparse, thin patches of white and black encrustation; traces of scorching from use.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, p. 143, no. RC 96, fig. 12 (B. Adamsheck)
Preserved height
0.0844
Estimated rim diameter
0.21
Rim Height
0.0109
Wall thickness
0.009
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
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