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