Agora Object: P 21987
Inventory Number:   P 21987
Section Number:   Σ 2734
Title:   Storage Amphora Fragments: Mendean
Category:   Pottery
Description:   a) and b) Two non-joining fragments of probaby the same amphora neck.
c) Two fragments join to form the foot and lower part of apparently the same amphora.
Flaring rim set off by groove; another groove just below. Broad band handles with large finger impressions at base. Neck curves to body, which tapers to flaring foot with shallow central depression beneath. Painted band around toe; pair of lines around neck.
Micaceous light red clay, buff surface. Red stain below rim.
Cf. P 21988, P 2374, etc. and SS 6917, etc.
Notes:   Previously North Basement-Jar Fragments, Block II (ca. 480-425 B.C.)
Context:   Well.
Negatives:   Leica, LV-98, 94-12-21, 94-12-22, 94-12-23
PD Number:   PD 683
Dimensions:   P.H. a) ca. 0.21, b) ca. 0.19, c) ca. 0.14
Date:   May-June 1951
Section:   Σ
Grid:   Σ:45/Θ
Elevation:   -10--10m.
Masl:   -10m.
Deposit:   N 7:3
Period:   Greek
Bibliography:   Lawall (1995), pp. 331, 360, fig. 37.
    Hesperia 22 (1953), p. 103, fig. 5, pl. 40, no. 161.
Is Similar To:   Agora:Object:P 21988
    Agora:Object:P 2374
    Agora:Object:SS 6917
References:   Publication: Hesperia 22 (1953)
Images (4)
Deposit: N 7:3
Card: P 21987
Card: P 21987