Late Roman Amphora 3 [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Typology Item
Not after (date)
650
Not before (date)
390
See also
http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id=240
Broader
Amphora
Typological identification comment
Also known as Benghazi LRA10, Keay 54 bis, Kuzmanov 7, Peacock & Williams 45, Scorpan 5, and Zeest 95.
Bibliography
EphesosXV.1, pp. 164-167, Type 55
Bibliography
Pieri2005, pp. 94-101
Description
This small Late Antique form made in western Asia Minor is the successor to the earlier one-handled “Micaceous Water Jar” and Middle Roman Amphora 3. Distinguished by its thin walls that show wide, spiralling ridges and by its micaceous brown fabric, with a smooth, even soapy surface texture.
Has geographic origin
Asia Minor
Linked to

KP1988-009 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KE 2282 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KE 2284 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH0297 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH0687 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH0754 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH0868 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1018 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1054 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1122 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1388 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1391 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1612 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1864 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH1984 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2107 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2124 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2146 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2192 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2206 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2389 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2682 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2716 (Middle Roman/Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2723 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

KTH2739 (Late Roman Amphora 3)

Suggested citation
“Late Roman Amphora 3.” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/typology/p-lra-3>