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. Hayes1983a, 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, outwardly 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 description
One large fragment preserves 50% of shoulder and entire neck, rim, and both handles. Moderate, extensive encrustation and black speckling.
