Corinth Object: C 1953 115
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   C 1953 115
Title:   MORTARIUM
Category Code:   C
Year:   1953
Object Number:   115
Description:   Flat bottom, straight wall; rounded rim. The "overhang" of the lower edge of the rim is caused by rather lumpy clay. Top of rim is flattened. Slight traces of wear on the upper wall. No wheel marks.
Material:   Medium to fine red and gray inclusions, with a few large ones. Traces of buring. Grit all through the interior.
Munsell Color:   Core 10YR 7/4-7/6.
Condition:   Complete profile. Thirteen joining fragments preserve full profile of most of vessel.
Chronology:   First half of sixth century.
Bibliography:   Brann 1956, p. 366, no. 64, pl. 58; Villing & Pemberton 2010, Hesperia 79.4, cat. 3
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Image: bw 7917