KTH2461 (Laconian Rooftile) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 13
Comment
KTHJLR
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Rooftile
Description
Low arching, thin tile. Lateral margin is beveled.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Buff. Dense, soft, slightly coarse fabric, gritty, with infrequent, very small, black and white inclusions and rare larger lime chunks, a few exploding at the surface.Very thin, dull, even slip same color as fabric painted on exterior. Cf. KTH810, KTH2263, KTH2370.
Preservation comment
One small fragment preserves part of tile with one finished edge. Slight, sparse erosion, abrasion, and pitting; water-worn?
Preserved length
0.033
Preserved width
0.031
Wall thickness
0.016
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph