KE 1866 (Kenchreai IV RC 10 Amphora) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 479
Typological identification
Kenchreai RC10 Amphora
Conservation
1960s: rejoining with natural shellac and infilling with white plaster painted pale yellowish brown.
Preservation description
12 joining sherds preserve upper body with complete shoulder and neck but small parts of both handles and rim. Slight to moderate, sparse abrasion and widespread erosion with pitting and gouging; worn breaks; wide clouds of dark gray and reddish gray discoloration. Weathering consistent with prolonged marine submersion.
Body diameter
0.271
Handle width
0.028
Preserved height
0.282
Estimated rim diameter
0.065
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Pagescan
Photograph
Photograph
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