KTH2746 (Middle Roman Trefoil-Mouth Pitcher) [permalink] [show more links]
Comment
KTHPUBCAT
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Description
Trefoil mouth with rounded lip. Short, concave neck that flares widely upward; low spreading, rounded(?) shoulder. Strap handle attaches against upper neck and underside of rim.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric consistently fired to reddish brown; slightly coarse, hard, with granular break; uncommon, medium-sized lime inclusions and sparse sand. Surface unfinished.
Label or tag text
KTH-2015-001 | Room 4
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves ca. 25% of rim and neck, with upper handle attachment. Very slight abrasion and pitting; mostly clean breaks; scattered patches of thin encrustation.
Preserved height
0.032
Estimated rim diameter
0.065
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH2746 (Middle Roman Trefoil-Mouth Pitcher).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth2746>