KA064 (Limestone Sculpted Block) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
Material description
Yellowish gray, medium-grained, soft, sandy limestone with numerous porosities. Local source.
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Decorative molding or relief
Description
Stone has uncertain decoration incorporating two low arches, one enclosing slightly raised panel (D. 0.003). Carving is dull partly from weathering. Even bottom edge below arches. Traces of mortar on back and top edge mark attachment to wall.
Preservation description
One large fragment broken on all sides preserves front and one edge. Slight, extensive erosion, pitting, and gouging; slight to moderate, sparse encrustation.
Published as
RifeAndrikou2022b, pp. 1168, 1193, no. 910, fig. 24.29
Preserved length
0.243
Preserved width
0.174
Thickness
0.048
Material
Limestone (Material)
Drawing
Photograph