Corinthian copy of Asia Minor model: regional material but note shape of handle and molded decoration.
Description
Circular outline. Circular discus with rosette or scallop with rim and raised, rounded framing ring. Rounded shoulder with indistinct rim has single row of contiguous circles. Ring handle with wide hole with two lateral grooves attaches from framing ring to midpoint of wall.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 10YR 8/4, very pale brown. Slip: 7.5YR 5/6, strong brown to 10YR 4/4, dark yellowish brown. Early Roman Corinthian lamp fabric but relatively unrefined: very fine, pale, somewhat soft; slightly granular break; uncommon to common, very small, rounded to subrounded, calcareous inclusions; rare, tiny, yellow and gray(?) bits. Thin, matte, uneven slip everywhere detaching in small flakes, preserved in sparse patches around handle and upper wall.
Preservation description
Circular outline. Circular discus with rosette or scallop with rim and raised, rounded framing ring. Rounded shoulder with indistinct rim has single row of contiguous circles. Ring handle with wide hole with two lateral grooves attaches from framing ring to midpoint of wall; asymmetrical attachment at seem.
Preservation description
One large fragment preserves small part of discus, ca. 33% of shoulder, and entire handle. Severe, extensive abrasion; worn breaks; scattered specks of encrustation.
