| Collection: | Corinth | |
| Type: | Object | |
| Name: | KT 32060 | |
| Title: | DOG FIGURINE | |
| Category: | Minor Finds | |
| Category Code: | KT | |
| Object Number: | 32 | |
| Object Suffix: | 060 | |
| Description: | Figurine of a dog standing with weight balance evenly between all four legs; straight forelegs extend forward, jointed hind legs extend backwards; long pointed tail held horizontally and curving to the right; nose is narrow and face widens towards eyes, pointed ears stand upright. Similar to KT 32-61 from the same deposit and style also similar to horse and rider figurines from the same deposit. | |
| Decoration: | Black slip on ears, feet, tip of tail, nose, and black dots for eyes; red slip stripe down back and another around neck, red spot between forelegs. | |
| Material: | Fine, very pale brown clay with few fine inclusions and few medium voids | |
| Munsell Color: | 10YR 8/4 (very pale brown) | |
| Condition: | Complete or intact. Seven joining frgts, complete except for minor chipping to nose, chest, and body; slip poorly preserved. | |
| Manufacture: | F11 U HM Standing | |
| Weight Description: | 0.021 | |
| Weight: | 0.021 | |
| Period: | 4th c. B.C. | |
| Chronology: | ca. 350-325 B.C. (Stillwell 1952, Corinth 15.2, p. 23) | |
| Area: | Potters' Quarter | |
| Context: | NB108 P142 | |
| Findspot Description: | Potters' Quarter, Terracotta Factory, South of Court, Deposit 1. | |
| Bibliography: | Stillwell 1952, Corinth 15.2, cat. XXC, 16, p. 181 | |
| Site: | Corinth | |
| City: | Ancient Corinth | |
| Country: | Greece | |
| References: | Monument: Potters' Quarter |
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