- Keay 62 Amphora [permalink]
- Type
- Typology Item
- See also
- http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id=168
- Broader
- Amphora
- Bibliography
- Bonifay2004
- Bibliography
- Keay1984
- Bibliography
- Sagui1998
- Description
- Late Antique shape-family of amphoras produced in North Africa (Byzacena-Zeugitana) that were widely distributed in the Mediterranean basin. Large, cylindrical body with a rounded to sloping shoulder, has a flaring, outwardly thickened, overhanging rim on a cylindrical to truncoconical neck and a short, small toe with a collar above. Over 20 variants (A-V) in rim and toe form have been identified. Typical regional fabric. Late 5th-7th century.
- Has geographic origin
- North Africa
- Belongs to Historical Period
- Early Byzantine (Historical Period)
- Belongs to Historical Period
- Late Roman (Historical Period)
