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[Agora Publication] Amphoras and the Ancient Wine Trade

Grace, V. R ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Although this booklet is based on broken pottery found during the excavation of the Agora, the author ranges far beyond the confines of Athens in her discussion of the purpose and significance of different ... 1961

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[Agora Object] P 1114: Storage Amphora: Chian

Much mended. Handles unstamped. Long pointed base; tapering body; sharply profiled shoulder; long neck and handles; lip very lightly rolled. Fine buff clay. Unglazed. Cf. Hesperia 3 (1934), p. 332. ADDENDA ... 1 June 1932

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[Agora Object] P 19120: Storage Amphora: Chian

Mended from many pieces. Restored in plaster. Pointed toe; angular shoulder; handle round in section, with upper attachment well below rim. Hard red-brown clay, light buff at surface. Cistern, middle ... 9-17 March 1938

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[Agora Object] SS 10259: Stamped Lagynos

Lagynos mended from many pieces; profile complete; ring foot, broad shoulder, rounded on the top and meeting the lower wall at an angle; tapering tall neck, with plain rolled lip; band handle from below ... May 1947

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[Agora Image] 1997.07.0399 (82-285)

Chian jars of the Hellenistic period. Photo taken for the booklet on "Amphoras and the ancient wine trade" prepared by Virginia R. Grace ... Horizontal (normal) ... September 1959