KTH2788 (Late Roman Amphora 2 Body Stopper) [permalink] [show fewer links]

Type

Inventoried Object

In or from KTH Container

http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-01

Logical part of

Threpsiades Inventoried Objects

Typological identification

Sherd stopper (LRA2)

Description

Stopper cut from body of LRA2 amphora. Entire outer surface has wavy combing. Interior with shallow turning bands.

Fabric, firing, and surface description

Usual Argolid LRA2 fabric. Frequent small light chunks and other tiny bits; occasional golden micaceous flakes.

Preservation comment

Intact. Slight chipping around edges; worn breaks; heavy plaster encrustation on outer amphora surface.

Diameter

0.075

Rim Percent Preserved

100

Wall thickness

0.006

Material

Ceramic (Material)

Fabric Munsell reading

2.5YR 6/6

Photograph

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