Sherd stopper cut from base of a vessel, probably LRA4. Concave. Light brush marks on interior; light turning marks on exterior.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Granular fabric inconsistently fired brown to grey; frequent light small angular inclusions, few larger bits; other tiny bits. Interior surface is patchy brownish-red to grey; exterior is patchy brown to grey.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves intact stopper. Slight, sparse abrasion on all surfaces and breaks; extensive specks of encrustation.
“KTH0055 (Late Roman Amphora 4 Base-Sherd Stopper).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth0055>