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amphora

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Description

A complete amphora of coarse red siltware pottery, with a rounded base, convex ribbed sides and a carinated shoulder. The sides converge from the shoulder to a short cylindrical neck, which is finished with an external roll-rim. A loop-handle is attached at either side at the level of the shoulder carination.The rim has been slightly chipped. The micaceous fabric… View more about description

Connections

Found at Tell Dafana

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA18672 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1887,0101.1237 tier-2
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