cf. PergForsch13, pp. 48-49, 99, no. 29, pl. 1 (A. Heimerl; second half 1st century CE)
Contributor Notes
2025: JLR revised identification in [@Rife2022d.
Description
Circular, concave discus has rosette with four heart-shaped, concave petals, central filling hole, and framing ring. Narrow, sloping and rounded shoulder has small ovules that terminate at base of nozzle in two double circles per side. Narrow, rounded band-handle with two grooves wraps over unevenly and is tucked into rim. Flat, slightly raised base has single circular groove.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 5YR 6/6, reddish yellow. Slip: 2.5YR 5/8, red, to 2.5YR 3/4, dark reddish brown. Somewhat hard, medium fine to slightly gritty fabric, with granular(?) break; frequent, small, subrounded, white (calcareous) inclusions and tiny, mixed, darker bits. Flaking slip that varies in color with splotchiness; cf. KL166. Unrefined Corinthian fabric; cf. Roman Corinthian utilitarian fabric.
Preservation description
Four large joining fragments preserve entire handle and base, 75% of discus, 50% of shoulder, and part of nozzle. Slight to moderate, extensive abrasion and erosion with scoring and gouging; worn breaks; sparse encrustation.
