KTH2707 (Classical Corinthian Miniature Lekanis) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 32, bag 2
Comment
KTHJJB
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Comparanda
cf. CorinthXV.3, p. 319 (Potters‘ Quarter: A. N. Stillwell and J. L. Benson).
Description
Miniature lekanis. Convex body widens upward; flange to receive lid. Part of one applied reflex handle preserved. Regional product. Classical.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fine, soft clay with rare tiny voids and rare to uncommon small, white and pale inclusions, including one large calcareous bit. Unglazed.
Preservation comment
Two joining sherds preserve 5-8% of rim and small part of upper body. Severe, extensive abrasion and slight chipping on all surfaces; specks of encrustation.
Preserved height
0.018
Estimated rim diameter
0.105
Wall thickness
0.0035
Has geographic origin
Corinthia
Belongs to Historical Period
Classical (Historical Period)
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH2707 (Classical Corinthian Miniature Lekanis).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth2707>