Votive Patera

Item

Title
Votive Patera
Inventory Number
A0298
From Date
-299
To Date
100
Description
Bowl w full convex sides curving in just at thick rim, ring base with deeply concave underside w prominent central nipple. Coated all over w dark paint except for part of ext & most of underside of base.
State of Preservation
Mended from 2 fragments w some chipping at break and large slice out of adjacent portion of ext of base; rim chipped on int and slightly on ext; some wear of paint. Center of int ?charred fr modern use as ashtray.
Height
3.6 cm
Max Diameter
7.45 cm
Rim Diameter
6.7 cm
Base Diameter
3.13 cm
Color
Clay body 10YR 7/4 (very pale brown); paint 10YR 3/1 (very dark gray) with some mottling/discoloration 10YR 6/2 (light grayish brown).
Type
vessel
Material
fired clay

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