KTH1558 (Early Byzantine Regional Pitcher) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 24
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish brown, consistently fired. Very slightly granular fabric; mostly smooth break. Few inclusions: very rare tiny glistening bits (golden micaceous); rare lime specks; one medium, subrounded, shiny gray mineral. Surface thinly washed, slightly darker than fabric. Regional.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves 40% of rim and small part of upper neck. Slight, sparse abrasion and chipping; worn breaks; thin, extensive encrustation.
Preserved height
0.039
Estimated rim diameter
0.075
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Fabric Munsell reading
5YR 7/8
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph