KE 1780 (Kenchreai IV RC10 Amphora with Graffito) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
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Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 458
Typological identification
Graffito (pottery or lamp)
Typological identification
Kenchreai RC10 Amphora
Cited by
KenchreaiVI, pp. 7-8, n. 21-24 (W. O. Stern)
Conservation
1960s: rejoined with natural shellac and infilled with white plaster painted pale yellowish brown.
Preservation description
19 joining sherds preserves most of amphora but irregular tear through lowermost wall at base. Slight to moderate, sparse abrasion and erosion, including severe destruction in patch near base, with scattered scoring and gouging; worn(?) breaks; wide, faint patches of pale gray discoloration. Weathering consistent with long marine submersion.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, p. 113, no. RC 10b, fig. 3 (B. Adamsheck)
Base Diameter
0.079
Body diameter
0.281
Handle width
0.025
Height
0.451
Rim diameter
0.068
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Pagescan
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