KTH0724 (Early Byzantine Table Amphora) [permalink] [next] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-50
Comment
KTHPUBCAT
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Flaring foot, somewhat triangular in profile; concave inside foot but flat bottom. Widely flaring lower wall. Light brush marks on all extant surfaces; light turning marks on interior. Excess clay around exterior resting surface.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: 2.5YR 5.8, red. Surface fired evenly to reddish yellow or “buff“ (7.5YR 8/6). Granular fabric has frequent, small, light, rounded inclusions, rare, medium, light and dark, angular inclusions, other tiny bits, and uncommon, large, subangular, white (“calcitic“) inclusions visible on surface.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves less than one quarter of base. Slight erosion and abrasion across surfaces and slight, minor chipping around edges; thin, somewhat sparse patches of encrustation on exterior and etching across interior. Dots of black discoloration on exterior.
Estimated base diameter
0.14
Preserved height
0.052
Wall thickness
0.006
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph