KTH2444 (Dressel 2-4 Aegean Amphora) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 59
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Dressel 2-4 Unclassified
Description
Straight, vertical, bifid handle
Fabric, firing, surface
Reddish-brown surfaces (3 mm) with gray core. Slightly coarse, hard fabric; somewhat smooth to conchoidal fracture, with sandy surface texture; frequent, angular, elongated, calcareous inclusions, darker angular stones, and smaller varied bits; frequent small flecks of mica. Aegean but possibly not Koan?
Preservation comment
One small fragment of handle. Moderate, extensive pitting and abrasion; worn breaks; slight but frequent specks to streaks of encrustation.
Handle width
0.046
Preserved height
0.075
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph