KTH2326 (Early-Middle Roman Eastern Thin-Walled-Ware Mug) [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
Description
Convex body. Aegean or Phocaean mug.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Reddish brown fabric, fired grayish on exterior. Hard, fine fabric. Rare, very small, poorly sorted white bits (calcareous); traces of silvery mica. Material typical for ware. Thin, white, matte slip painted in broad horizontal brushstroke across exterior.
Preservation comment
One small body sherd. Slight to moderate, extensive abrasion and minor pitting; worn breaks; small, thin patches of encrustation.
Maximum preserved dimension
0.034
Wall thickness
0.0031
Material
Ceramic (Material)
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