Kassab Tezgör type B III (KassabTezgor2010, p. 126, pl. 15:3, 4).
Comparanda
cf. EphesosXIII.1.1, pp. 108, 111, no. 413, pl. 36 (V. Gassner; handles lower and rim higher than KP138; Tetragonos-Agora, Late Hellenistic–Early Roman?)
Comparanda
cf. Hayes1983, pp. 154, 155, no. A80, fig. 25 (type 36; Villa Dionysos, Knossos, context: mid-late[?] 3rd century [p.103])
Comparanda
cf. Slane2000, pp. 303, 311, fig. 14:g (east of Theater, Corinth, first half 3rd century)
Description
Lacks distinct articulation at shoulder and neck. Short, outward-thickened, undercut rim. Thick, oval handles attach to shoulder and just below rim. Deep diagonal groove across upper neck: manufacturing scar.
Fabric, firing, surface
7.5YR 6/4, light brown, with slightly pinkish interior. Hard fabric, with rare, very small, golden mica, rare, very small, rounded, white (lime) inclusions, and uncommon, well sorted, subrounded, rocky inclusions; slightly flaky surface and hackly break.
Preservation comment
One large fragment preserves one-half of shoulder and entire neck, rim, and both handles. Moderate, extensive encrustation and black speckling.
