KTH2531 (Classical Corinthian Lekanis Lid) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
KTH Container 23, bag 1
Comment
KTHJJB
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Comparanda
cf. CorinthXIII, pp. 145, 146-148, fig. 16 (North Cemetery: C. W. Blegen, H. Palmer, and R. S. Young)
Description
Lid of Corinthian lekanis. Upper part of knob is partly broken away but consists of circular upper surface, slightly recessed, with central conical depression; and torus outer profile connected to short neck. Neck flares out slightly to connect to low, conical lid with trace of concentric step. Classical.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fine, moderately soft clay with some tiny voids and inclusions.
Fabric, firing, surface
One sherd preserves almost entire knob. Heavy, extensive abrasion and chipping on all edges and surfaces; specks of encrustation.
Diameter
0.035
Preserved height
0.032
Has geographic origin
Corinthia
Belongs to Historical Period
Classical (Historical Period)
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph
Photograph