| Collection: | Corinth | |
| Type: | Object | |
| Name: | MF 8253 | |
| Title: | STONE MOLD | |
| Category Code: | MF | |
| Object Number: | 8253 | |
| Description: | Rectangular block, in which circular depression running from one narrow end to other, W00.012-00.021, widening from one end to other. On flat surface to lt. of this 3 pour channels extending from edge into 3 channels cut into depression. Channels spaced 00.013-00.014 m. apart. They produce a narrow band, undecorated, narrower at one end, and flattening at wider end, W00.003-00.006. Possibly for plain hoops of finger rings, made in three different diameters. Two sockets cut into 2 higher corners.For similar moulds see MF-00254, MF-06599. | |
| Material: | Fine gray slate ? | |
| Condition: | Complete or intact. Intact except for flake missing in top and bottom at one corner. | |
| Dimensions Actual: | L00.064 W00.040 T00.020 | |
| Period: | Late Byzantine (1059-1210 AD) | |
| Chronology: | Context Alexius I (1081-1118) | |
| Area: | Forum south central | |
| Context: | NB176 P128 | |
| Bibliography: | Corinth 12, cat. 2673 | |
| Site: | Corinth | |
| City: | Ancient Corinth | |
| Country: | Greece | |
| References: | Publication: Davidson, Corinth 12, 1952 Monument: Forum south central Basket: NB176 P128 Notebook Page: NB 176, spread 70 (pp. 127 - 128) |
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