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amphora

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Description

Redware pottery amphora: large broad bag-shaped jar with a short neck and two vertical handles. It is slightly warped. Thrown in at least three parts, the pieces are joined at the shoulder and between base and major point, the handles applied. There is a red wash on the outside, and it is polished. The decoration is in black pigment and comprises plain bands and… View more about description

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1 · on side

English description

Note: Scratched.

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA35993 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1868,1102.113 tier-2

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