KTH1230 (Byzantine Amphora or Jar) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-80
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
One sherd preserves small segment from handle. Moderate, extensive abrasion and chipping around edges; worn breaks.
Description
Wide, thin strap handle with slight ridging on exterior.
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish fabric (2.5YR 6/8), consistently fired; very hard, somewhat fine, with smooth to vaguely hackly break and almost sopay texture; relatively few inclusions, including uncommon, tiny to medium, angular, lime chunks and black bits; faint sparse dusting of mica. Carefully smoothed.
Handle width
0.0521
Preserved length
0.068
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Photograph