Stamped Amphora Handle

Item

Title

Stamped Amphora Handle

Inventory Number

A0406

Description

Heavy handle of irregularly lumpy plano-convex section; irregularly rectangular stamp w PORTO on ext surface close to attachment to neck.

State of Preservation

Upper section of handle only w small section of attached neck

Height

6.6 cm

Length

15.8 cm

Width

10.1 cm

Color

Clay body 2.5Y 8/4 (yellow); core 10R 6/6 (red); discoloration & incrustation 2.5Y 5/2 (grayish brown).

Type

Material