KTH2444 (Hellenistic-Roman Bifid Amphora Handle) [permalink] [show fewer links]

Type

Inventoried Object

In or from KTH Container

KTH Container 59

Comment

KTHPUBCAT

Logical part of

Threpsiades Inventoried Objects

Typological identification

Unclassified Amphora

Description

Straight bifid handle. Hellenistic or Roman amphora.

Fabric, firing, and surface description

Reddish-brown surfaces with gray core. Slightly coarse fabric with frequent, angular, elongated “lime“ inclusions, darker angular stones, and smaller varied bits.

Preservation comment

One small fragment of handle. Moderate, extensive pitting and abrasion; worn breaks; slight but frequent specks to streaks of encrustation.

Handle width

0.046

Preserved height

0.075

Material

Ceramic (Material)

Drawing

Photograph