KTH2640 (Keay 62Q Tunisian Amphora) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
North African Keay 62Q Amphora
Description
Cylindrical neck, slightly convex. Rim set off by groove has round outer and inner faces and an outwardly hooked lip.
Extant part
Rim
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Core: 2.5YR 6/6, light red. Surface: 2.5YR 6/4, light reddish brown. Consistently fired, hard. Fabric has uncommon, small, angular to rounded quartzite and calcareous pieces; granular break. Surviving patches of white skin from use of saline water.
Label or tag text
KTH-2015-001 | Room 6
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves 28% or rim and upper neck. Slight, somewhat extensive erosion, abrasion, and chipping around edges; slightly worn breaks.
Preserved height
0.057
Estimated rim diameter
0.13
Wall thickness
0.006-0.007
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH2640 (Keay 62Q Tunisian Amphora).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth2640>