KTH0055 (Late Roman Amphora 4 Base-Sherd Stopper) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 77
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Late Roman Amphora 4
Typological identification
Sherd stopper
Description
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.
Rim diameter
0.059
Wall thickness
0.0066
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
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