Corinth Object: KP 2145
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   KP 2145
Title:   LATE GEOMETRIC HERON KOTYLE
Category:   Pottery
Category Code:   KP
Object Number:   2145
Description:   Convex flaring sides, incurving at rim. Handle slants slightly upward.
Decoration:   Black paint, light brown where diluted. Two circumference lines at rim. In frieze beginning l., group of vert. lines, heron, r., with f.o. of dots and stars, group of vert. lines, group of neat vert. zigzags with horizontal zigzag above and below. Below, circumference lines. Lower body in solid color, also interior except for reserved line at rim. Short crosswise lines on handle.
Material:   Pale buff clay
Munsell Color:   7.5 YR 8/4
Condition:   Fragment. Several joining frgts preserve part of rim and upper body with one handle.
Dimensions Preserved:   H 0.087
Dimensions Restored:   Diam. 0.145
Period:   Late Geometric (750-720)
Chronology:   Late in LG, 730-720
Findspot Description:   Potters' Quarter.
Bibliography:   Stillwell & Benson 1984, Corinth 15.3
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Stillwell & Benson, Corinth 15:3, 1984
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