KTH1352 (Samos Cistern Amphora) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-57
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Samos Cistern Amphora
Description
Slightly rounded shoulder. Vertical loop handle, oval in section with deep groove on top.
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish brown, dired slightly darker at interior surface; hard, slightly coarse, with granular to vaguely hackly break and rough surface texture; common, tiny to small, white (calcareous?) and dark (red, dark gray) bits; occasional clear glassy (volcanic) particles; common, small flecks of silver mica and rare larger flakes of golden mica.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves large part of one handle and lower attachment. Slight, extensive abrasion and scraping with minor chipping around edges; worn breaks; thin, extensive film of encrustation.
Handle width
0.0414
Preserved height
0.0976
Preserved width
0.0493
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Photograph