Corinth Object: KV 959
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   KV 959
Title:   LEKANIS LID
Category:   Pottery
Category Code:   KV
Object Number:   959
Description:   Slightly concave knob with deep depression in center. Top very deep, groove round knob. Probably used as lekanis cover according to Benson.
Material:   grayish buff clay
Munsell Color:   2.5Y 8/2
Condition:   Complete profile. Missing rim fragments (restored)
Dimensions Actual:   H 0.055; D 0.046
Period:   5th c. B.C.
Chronology:   second half of 5th C according to Benson
Findspot Description:   Potters' Quarter.
Bibliography:   Corinth XV.3, p 319, no. 1819, pl. 69
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Stillwell & Benson, Corinth 15:3, 1984