Amphora

Item

Title

Amphora

Inventory Number

A0412

Description

Inverted piriform body, horizontally ridged on shoulder, on low offset base, shallowly concave below; tall, slender concave neck w lightly ribbed vertical lip; thick strap handles w central depression fr max D to top of neck.

State of Preservation

Probably a sea find: much incrustation and considerable portion of surface split away. Edges of lip & base chipped.

Height

31.4 cm

Max Diameter

17.6 cm

Rim Diameter

5.65 cm

Base Diameter

7.65 cm

Width

18.4 cm

Color

Clay body c 5YR 5/8 (yellowish red); incrustation 10YR 8/3 (yellowish brown).

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Material