KTH1442 (Samos Cistern Amphora) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-19
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Samos Cistern Amphora
Description
Strap handle with deep groove on outer face.
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish brown, fired slightly more pale at surface; hard, somewhat fine, with smooth to vaguely conchoidal break; common, tiny to small, mixed bits; abundant flecks of silver mica. Ionian coast.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves lower part of handle and attachment to shoulder. Slight, sparse abrasion and scoring; worn breaks; little or no encrustation.
Handle width
0.030
Preserved height
0.0602
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Photograph
Photograph