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amphora

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Description

A complete pottery amphora of Samian style a made in a coarse red silt fabric, with a small foot and rounded shoulder. The sides expand from the foot to the shoulder, then converge to a narrow, cylindrical neck, which is finished with a rounded, external rim. At either side of the neck is a loop-handle, extending from the neck to the shoulder. The fabric comtains… View more about description

Connections

Found at Tell Dafana

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA18673 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1887,0101.1239 tier-2
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