Corinth Object: KP 284
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   KP 284
Title:   CLASSICAL AMPHORA
Category:   Pottery
Category Code:   KP
Object Number:   284
Description:   Amphora with low molded flaring base, slightly concave underneath, rounded body with distinct break to shoulder, rather narrow concave neck and flaring lip.
Decoration:   Yellowish brown paint, mostly flaked off. Paint covers entire exterior except for bottom and one small area above base at one side. Two applied-white lines a little below mid-body and also deeply scratched, slightly oblique line.
Material:   Dark buff clay.
Munsell Color:   10YR 7/4
Condition:   Complete profile. Missing both handles and over half lip (restored). Traces of two applied-white lines.
Dimensions Actual:   H 0.078
Findspot Description:   Potters' Quarter.
Bibliography:   Stillwell and Benson 1984, Corinth 15.3, cat. 1076, p. 201
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Stillwell & Benson, Corinth 15:3, 1984
Image: bw 1965 089 06
Notebook Page: NB 106bis, spread 69 (pp. 128 - 129)
Notebook Page: NB 132bis, spread 13 (pp. 15 - 16)