KTH2248 (Corinthian Sigillata Pitcher or Small Jar) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-86
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Regional Sigillata
Description
Pitcher or small jar. Curved wall; slipped on exterior.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Material typical for regional ware: buff to light brown fabric; reddish slip, but dark gray firing cloud; slightly soft, fine; smooth breaking; lime specks; rare black bits; thin, semimatte slip, peeling extensively in small flakes.
Preservation comment
One small body sherd. Slight to moderate, extensive abrasion and slight scratching; worn breaks; specks of encrustation.
Maximum preserved dimension
0.043
Wall thickness
0.0045
Material
Ceramic (Material)
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