KTH0631 (Roman Regional Jug or Amphora) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 85
Comment
JLR 12-25: Resembles Crétoise 2 but handle not grooved--regional imitation?
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Pitcher or Jug
Typological identification
Unclassified Amphora
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish brown, fired to yellowish red at surface (2-3 mm); hard, somewhat fine, with somewhat smooth break; common, small, varied lime particles, some spalling and uncommon, small, subrounded, red and dark gray inclusions. Regional.
Preservation description
One sherd preserves upper handle and attachment at neck. Slight, sparse abrasion and gouging; worn breaks; thick, discontinuous patches of encrustation.
Estimated neck diameter
0.08
Preserved height
0.059
Preserved width
0.0741
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Linked to

KTH0630 (Late Roman Amphora 2: sherd with dipinto)