KE 1868 (Kenchreai IV RC 10 Amphora with graffito) [permalink] [next]
Type
Inventoried Object
Writing transcription
ΙΕΧ
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Objects
Subject number
P 481
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: rejoining with natural shellac and infilling with white plaster painted pale yellowish brown.
Preservation description
46 joining sherds preserve ca. 60% of amphora with complete shoulder, neck and mouth, and handles but missing lower body and base. Slight, somewhat extensive abrasion and slight erosion with scoring and gouging; worn breaks; widespread, faint clouds and streaks of gray discoloration. Weathering consistent with prolonged marine submersion.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, p. 113, no. RC 10f, fig. 3 (B. Adamsheck)
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Photograph
Photograph
Photograph
Photograph