Dressel 24 Amphora [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Typology Item
See also
https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id=88
Broader
Amphora
Typological identification comment
Also known as Knossos 15, Peacock & Williams 57, and Zeest 90.
Description
An Early to Middle Roman amphora with a globular to sagging body with a distinct shoulder, a solid spike toe, a tall cylindrical to slightly tapering neck, a distinctive high, gently curved, cupped rim with rounded lip, and vertical loop handles with elliptical section. Produced in Western Asia Minor probably at several sites, and perhaps eastern Aegean.
Has geographic origin
Asia Minor
Belongs to Historical Period
Early Roman (Historical Period)
Belongs to Historical Period
Middle Roman (Historical Period)
Linked to

KP217 (Dressel 24 Amphora, Eastern Aegean)

KTH1062 (Dressel 24/LRA2 Transitional Amphora)

KTH1357 (Dressel 24/LRA2 Transitional Amphora)

KTH2057 (Dressel 24 Similis Amphora)

KTH2804 (Dressel 24 Amphora with dipinto and alterations for use)

Suggested citation
“Dressel 24 Amphora.” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/typology/p-dressel-24>