Dressel 2-4 Koan Amphora [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Typology Item
Not after (date)
175
Not before (date)
-100
Broader
Amphora
Typological identification comment
This form also classified as Callender 2 and Peacock & Williams Class 10.
Bibliography
Hesnard1986
Bibliography
Panella1986
Description
A popular Late Hellenistic to Early Roman form for transporting wine that developed from the earlier Hellenistic type. Tall cylindrical body with a very short, point toe, a tall sloping shoulder, a tall cylindrical neck with a plain, rounded rim, and tall, vertical, bifid handles with a ronded peak. This format was reproduced in many regions of the Mediterranean (q.v.)
Has geographic origin
Kos
Belongs to Historical Period
Early Roman (Historical Period)
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Hellenistic (Historical Period)
Linked to

KTH1737+1750 (Dressel 2-4 Koan Amphora)

KTH1750+1737 (Dressel 2-4 Koan Amphora)

KTH2304 (Dressel 2-4 Koan Amphora)

KTH2616 (Dressel 2-4 Koan Amphora)

Suggested citation
“Dressel 2-4 Koan Amphora.” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/typology/p-dressel-2-to-4-koan>