Corinth Object: C 1938 752
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   C 1938 752
Title:   INCISED PILGRIM FLASK
Category Code:   C
Year:   1938
Object Number:   752
Description:   Small pilgrim flask with round bottom; circular body, flat on one side, rounded on other with central shallow depression with central nipple; narrow cylindrical neck, flaring to narrow vertical rim with broad groove, flat lip. Two sliced vertical handles, like pierced lugs, attached to shoulder and neck.
Decoration:   Incised decoration: herringbone pattern on circumference of body below handle; groups of parallel diagonal hatched lines on flat side; herringbone on either side of neck.
Material:   Hard-fired light red clay with frequent tiny white inclusions.
Munsell Color:   5YR 5/6
Condition:   Complete profile. Four joining frgts., complete profile; ca. complete bottom, half one side, small part of opposite side; complete neck, rim, both handle.
Dimensions Actual:   H00.119 D00.033 (rim)
Dimensions Restored:   D00.096 (max)
Period:   Late Byzantine (1059-1210 AD)
Chronology:   Context 12th c.
Area:   St. John's south
Context:   NB181 P566
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: St. John's south
Image: bw 1998 010 29
Basket: NB181 P566