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amphora

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Description

Pottery amphora of red siltware, with a pointed base and swelling sides. The narrow mouth is surrounded by a low rim, below which is a sloping flange to a sharp carination. At this point a loop-handle is attached on either side. The exterior exhibits remains of a pale cream-white slip. The red fabric contains voids from burned-out chaff with inclusions of grit and limestone.

Connections

Found at Tell Dafana

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA50781 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1912,0217.1 tier-2
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