KTH0004/1359 (Early Byzantine Palestinian Casserole) [permalink] [next] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 07
Comment
KTHPUBCAT
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Late Roman Cooking Ware
Description
Deep casserole. Simple string-cut rim slightly bevelled inward. Thin, straight wall tapers downward. Dense ribbing on outside wall. Horizontal loop handles, rounded to trapezoidal in section, with two grooves on exterior.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
2.5YR 4/6. Slightly coarse, hard fabric with some angular and elongated white and dark sandy inclusions, with tiny bits, some sparkling, and rare voids.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves <25% of rim, small part of body, and one handle; other handle is KTH1359. Slight, sparse abrasion and chipping around edges; thin, sparse film of encrustation.
Handle width
0.019
Preserved height
0.052
Estimated rim diameter
0.26
Wall thickness
0.004
Has geographic origin
Palestine
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
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KTH1359 (Late Roman Palestinian Casserole)

Suggested citation
“KTH0004/1359 (Early Byzantine Palestinian Casserole).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth0004>