KTH1558 (Early Byzantine Regional Pitcher) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 24
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Pitcher or Jug
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish brown, consistently fired. Very slightly granular fabric; mostly smooth break. Few inclusions: very rare tiny glistening bits (golden micaceous); rare lime specks; one medium, subrounded, shiny gray mineral. Surface thinly washed, slightly darker than fabric. Regional.
Preservation comment
One sherd preserves 40% of rim and small part of upper neck. Slight, sparse abrasion and chipping; worn breaks; thin, extensive encrustation.
Preserved height
0.039
Estimated rim diameter
0.075
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Fabric Munsell reading
5YR 7/8
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph