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).