KTH2826 (Architectural Lead) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 110
Comment
From crate discovered by V. Tasinos in June, 2023. New inventory number assigned.
Comment
KTHJLR
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Lead fill, frame, shim, strip, clamp, sheet, or raw-state
Description
Lead shimming from columnar joint. Smooth on underwide and rough on top. Spread out from channel (though no such impression survives) so that the edges are thickened and slightly rounded. Two small perforations in line 1.8 cm apart (Diam. 4 mm: nailed?).
Label or tag text
131 | Οικόπεδο ΘΡΕΨΙΑΔΟΥ | Τομέας Α | Στρώμα 2 | 3 βάση Ν τοίχου | μολύβδινα ἔλασμα
Other number or identifier
131
Preservation comment
One large fragment of irregular shape, bent and curled around edges after recovery (during handling?). Slight film of encrustation and incipient lead degradation across surface..
Preserved length
0.298
Preserved width
0.195
Thickness
0.005
Thickness
0.008
Material
Lead (Material)
Photograph
Photograph
Suggested citation
“KTH2826 (Architectural Lead).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/kth/kth2826>