Figure: cf. AgoraVII, p. 174, no. 2384, pl. 37 (J. Perlzweig; 6th century)
Comparanda
Figure: cf. DemetriasIV, vol. 2, p. 113, no. II.602, pl. 82 (J. Eiwanger; 6th century)
Comparanda
Shoulder: cf. Ke 1776-L 476 (north mole)
Comparanda
Shoulder: cf. CorinthIV.2, p. 288, no. 1482, pl. XXII (O. Broneer)
Comparanda
Shoulder: cf. DemetriasIV, vol. 2, p. 110, no. II.574, pl. 79 (J. Eiwanger; 6th century)
Comparanda
Shoulder: cf. Garnett1975, pp. 197–198, nos. 20, 23, pl. 44 (Fountain of the Lamps, Corinth)
Conservation
2007 (July 4): mechanically cleaned surface and interior with distilled water (Panagiota Sphyri).
Description
Circular, almost flat discus has figure in low relief, filling holes left and right, straight and wide channel to wickhole, and sharp, raised rim. Figure of bearded male (Jesus Christ) facing forward has large nimbate head, vestment with vertical bands bearing jewels or embroidery, straight stick legs, and stick arms upraised; right hand has one or two fingers pointed up and one or two to side (gesture of benediction), and left hand holds dotted circle surmounted by a circle around a small cross with flaring arms (globus cruciger). Features are schematic and details are faint. In channel below figure are two letters in low relief: Α Ⲱ (large alpha and short miniscule omega). Shoulder has sunken panel with row of uneven, raised quadruple circles (seven per side) and rounded rim. Long, rounded nozzle; traces of burning. Solid, fin-like handle attaches to circular base ring by ridge with two grooves.
Fabric, firing, surface
Typical fabric, firing, and surface treatment for ware. Fabric: 2/5YR 6/4, light reddish brown. Slip: 10R 4/6, red. Hard, fine, fabric with smooth texture. Thin, even, dull slip preserved in patches on top.
Preservation description
Intact but lacking nozzle and broken between left shoulder and rim. Slight, sparse abrasion, pitting, and gouging with incipient flaking; worn breaks; widespread, thin patches of encrustation.
Published as
Rife2022d, pp. 789, 790-791, 883-884, no. 451, fig. 19.44
Base Diameter
0.037
Handle total height
0.051
Height base to shoulder
0.032
Height shoulder to handle
0.019
Preserved length
0.125
Width
0.071
Chronology comment
Mid-late 6th century
Explanation of deposition
From Late Roman-Early Byzantine funerary activity at Grave 39.
