Format: Dressel Form 9=Loeschcke IB variant=Broneer XXII=Bailey Type A Group iv (Augustan-Neronian)
Typological identification comment
Shoulder: Loeschcke Schulterform VIb
Comparanda
cf. BMLII, pp. 147, 148-149, no. Q 831, fig. 100, pls. 7, 94 (dated first third 1st c. C.E.; D. M. Bailey)
Comparanda
sim. BMLII, pp. 136, 139, no. Q 788, fig. 100, pl. 3 (dated first half 1st c. C.E.; D. M. Bailey)
Description
Circular outline. Concave discus has two grooves around series of tongues. Small volute nozzle, probably pointed according to type.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Pale yellow, fine, somewhat soft fabric with rare, very small, subrounded black inclusions; faintly micaceous. Thin, even, matte slip, dark brown to black(?) but mostly abraded away, across exterior and slightly on interior.
Label or tag text
Date: 4-VIII-1964 | Obj no: C 1678 | Location: southeastern | room | + 1.93-1.74 | Desc: lamp | fragments | Ref: C VII 39, 159
Preservation comment
One small sherd preserves ca. 12% from front of discus and base of nozzle up to wickhole. Extensive, moderate to severe abrasion, almost removing slip; worn breaks.