KTH2035 (Ephesus 56 Amphora) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 89, bag 1
Comment
Object description in preparation.
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Ephesus 56 Amphora
Fabric, firing, surface
Heavy dense fabric, slightly granular, with frequent very small light inclusions (very visible in dark fabric) and tiny glistening silver and golden mica, occasional reddish and light larger inclusions. Surface fired red (2.5YR 6/4, “light reddish brown”), with many inclusions showing through worn thin wash. Ephesian. Prominent plug under knob.
Preservation comment
Single sherd preserving knob and upper lid. Minor chipping; whole surface worn by water.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Fabric Munsell reading
2.5YR 4/1
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Photograph