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[Agora Report] 1966 Κ: Agora Excavation Summary 1966

Gerald Lalonde ... Excavation was carried out beneath the modern road south of the Theseion and the Southwest Fountain House. The purpose was to investigate the coarse of the roadway and its adjacent monuments at successive ... 4 Jul-2 Sep 1966

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[Agora Object] B 1312: Finger Ring

Intact, but some corrosion. Description before cleaning. Inner face appears to be smooth; the outer cut by a deep incision so that it looks like two narrow rounded rings superimposed. Missing (Winter 1976) ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] B 1313: Pin

Pin with globe. Before cleaning : shaft appears to be round in section. Suggestion of molding above and below ball. Disk head with finial, probably spherical. 5/Δ'* Geometric cremetion burial, offering ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] B 1314: Pin Fragments

Pin with globe. Three segments, not certainly belonging together but adding to a plausible length. Clear traces of molding above and below ball. Finial surely globular, possibly with molding between it ... 15 June 1967

[Agora Object] B 1315: Pin Fragments

Fragmentary pin with globe. Three non-joining fragments, not certainly from the same pin, but adding to a plausible length. A bit of upper shaft, head and finial missing, as much as 0.02. Clear traces ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] B 1316: Fibula Fragments

Arch in one piece. Several fragments may be from this or B 1317 : One or more double springs, part of a broad catch-plate and needles. Joins may be possible after cleaning. Spring and apparently angular ... 15 June 1967

[Agora Object] B 1317: Fragmentary Fibula

Arch in one piece, very badly corroded. Apparently same type as B 1316, but a little smaller. Cf. B 1316. 5/Δ'* Geometric cremetion burial, urn. Less than 35% RH, in ethafoam and in a box in a plastic ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] BI 802: Ivory Stamp Seal

Part of one side and most of bottom lost. Flaring truncated pyramid. Restored in wax. Incised decoration on all faces. Οστέινη πυραμιδοειδής σφραγίδα. Προέρχεται από την πρωιμη Γεωμετρική περίοδο. Λείπουν ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] BI 803: Fragmentary Ivory Stamp Seal

Three non-joining fragments, the largest with a tiny suspension hole. Partially restored in wax. Shape uncertain. Incised decoration of lines and zigzag and relief of zigzag. Discolored from burning. 5/Δ'* ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] BI 804: Fragmentary Ivory Plaque

About one half preserved. Bottom flat and scored irregularly as if for adhesive. Edges rounded on top. Small suspension hole surrounded by human eye; an ear on one side, mouth and part of nose. Τμήμα ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] G 587: Bead

Intact, with some chips from one end. Surface crumbly. Pierced lengthwise. At one end, a ring of white leading into seven columns of scallops. Porous white decoration. Dull green glass. Part of necklace ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] G 588: Faience Beads

About 1100 flat disks with hole in center. Dimensions varying, but apparently not graduated. Most of beads are close to the maximum dimension and are thin. About 100 are thicker and narrower. Three series ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] G 589: Faience Beads

Four triple beads. Apparently made from three tubular beads, glued one on top of the other. Each is pierced horizontally to secure a triple-stranded necklace. Faded pale green. Part of necklace with G ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] G 590: Beads

Seven tiny spherical beads. Lightly flattened sphere. Greenish white. Part of necklace with G 587-589, G 591 and J 149. Early Geometric. Περιδέραιο από φαγεντιανή. Προέρχεται από την πρώιμη Γεωμετρική ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] G 591: Beads

Nine beads. Diameter evenly round, but otherwise irregular in shape, with uneven ends. Brown to greenish glass with high polish. Part of necklace with G 587-590, J 149. Early Geometric. Περιδέραιο από ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] I 7012: Boundary Stone

Inscribed boundary stone. Face smooth 0.10m. down from top. Rough picked on top, sides and below 0.10m. on face. "O" for genitive "OY", "H" for aspirate; tailed "rho". Letter spacing: 0.026m. Pentelic ... 2 September 1966

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[Agora Object] IL 1496: Fragments from Iron Pin with Bronze Globe

a) fragment with globe and a bit of upper shaft. b) fragment nearer the point. It has the clear imprint of coarse linen fabric. Similar to B 1313, but with iron shaft. Early Geometric. 5/Δ'* Geometric ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 142: Gold Ring

Finger ring. Bent and torn through half the width. Repousse. Top and bottom bevelled, broad "V"-shaped through the middle. Thin fabric a little heavier than leaf. Early Geometric. 0.8gr Πρώιμο Γεωμετρικό, ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 143: Gold Ring

Broken and melted on one side. Profile like J 142, except that top and bottom are more rounded. On angle of "V", row of fine neat dots. Early Geometric. 1.3gr Πρώιμο γεωμετρικό, χρυσό δακτυλίδι, λεπτής ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 144: Gold Ring

Intact finger ring. Profile like J 142, except that top and bottom are more rounded. On angle of "V", row of fine neat dots. Virtually identical in scheme with J 143. Early Geometric. 1.3gr Πρώιμο Γεωμετρικό, ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 145: Gold Ring

Intact broad finger ring. Bent flat, when found, but easily opened. Simple circle; sides not profiled. Repousse. Top and bottom, row of dots. Around side, chain of four receding lozenges (straight line, ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 146: Gold Ring

Intact broad finger ring. Bent flat when found, but easily opened. Simple circle; sides not profiled. Repousse. Top and bottom, row of dots. Around side, chain of four receding lozenges (straight line, ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 147: Gold Ring

Intact broad finger ring. Bent, but easily opened. Simple circle; sides not profiled. Repousse. Top and bottom, row of dots. One side five superimposed zigzags. Shape as J 145. Early Geometric. 1.4gr ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 148: Pair of Gold Earrings

Intact granulated earrings. The shafts were bent double when found. Each composed of three parts: shaft (slightly damaged near top of a); trapezoidal plaque; pomegranate finials, decoration in filigree ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] J 149: Rock Crystal Bead

Flattened spherical. Part of necklace with G 587-591. Ορεία από κρύσταλλο. Αποτελεί τμήμα του προηγούμενου περιδέραιου. 5/Δ'* Geometric cremation burial; urn. Stoa gallery Leica, color slide, 85-473 PD ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1109: Ball

About two thirds preserved, with one of suspension holes. Restored in plaster. Hollow ball. Incised ware. Top and bottom, a circle described by confined strokes; within them, radii. Around belly, a stroke ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1110: Ball

Small piece missing, restored. Handmade incised ware. Pair of opposite suspension holes on top. Circle top and bottom; on top, trilobite line, edges with strokes; bottom, radii. Belly, zigzag and strokes ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1111: Spindle Whorl

Handmade incised ware. Lightly flattened top and bottom. Strokes around lower edge. On sides, six panels: two stacked lozenges, each containing an impressed, stroke-enclosed circle; alternating with herringbone ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1112: Spindle Whorl

Intact, except for one chip. Handmade incised ware. Flat top and bottom, edges rounded. Strokes on top and bottom edges. On sides, zone enclosed by straight line; enclosed stroke zigzag, in each of lower ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1113: Bead

Intact. Handmade incised ware. Lightly flattened top and bottom. Strokes, top and bottom, then a straight line. On sides, enclosed, stroke zigzag. Pinkish buff solid clay. Polish lost. Early Geometric ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1114: Bead

Intact. Handmade incised ware. Strokes top and bottom, then a straight line. On sides, enclosed, stroke zigzag. Pinkish buff solid clay, a little smoke blackened. Polish lost at surface. Decoration similar ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1115: Bead

Intact. Handmade incised ware. Flattened top and bottom. Strokes top and bottom, then a straight line. On side, lozenge chain; in each a stroke. Edged impressed circle. Pinkish-buff solid clay darkened ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] MC 1116: Bead

Surface largely corroded away. Handmade incised ware. Strokes, top and bottom, then a straight line. On sides, enclosed stroke zigzag. Pinkish buff solid clay. Early Geometric. Πήλινο, πρώιμο Γεωμετρικό ... 15 June 1967

[Agora Object] MC 1127: Loom Weight

Intact. Heptagonal. Seven-sided cone shape tapering up from flat bottom. Sides bevelled in at bottom to base. Hole cut through at point 0.012 from apex. Red glazed except for base. Pocket of thrown bedrock, ... 14 August 1967

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[Agora Object] P 213: Pointed Pyxis

Originally one fragment catalogued. Later P 1639 and many fragments added from pyre H 16:6 and ΣΤ tins 9, 128, 164, 165, 169, 170. Restored in plaster. Pattern shows band of four parallel zigzags, with ... 5 February 1932

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[Agora Object] P 642: Bowl Fragment with Incised Decoration

Mended from six fragments; nearly half the rim but none of the base preserved. Incised filled decoration: around the rim, a large zigzag; below, a small hatched band; on the body, panels radiating from ... 26 April, 18 May 1932

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[Agora Object] P 1645: Openwork Kalathos Fragments

Four fragments from openwork kalathos: two from rim, one from body and one from base. Decorated with zigzags, crosshatchings and bars on the rim. Glazed inside. Simple style. Cf. CVA Athens, I, pl. 6:11 ... 27 April, 5 May 1932

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[Agora Object] P 1646: Openwork Kalathos Fragments

Joins P 26027. Rim fragment from openwork kalathos. Decorated with false spiral and bars on rim. Glazed inside. Developed style. Cf. an example from the Isis grave, CVA Athens, I, pl. 6:10. ADDENDA Joins ... 27 April, 5 May 1932

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[Agora Object] P 1647: Pyxis Fragment

[Originally identified as amphora fragment.] Rim fragment. Zone of maeander pattern above tooth pattern and zigzag. Black below. Lustrous paint. Developed style. ADDENDA Many fragments from pyre H 16:6 ... 27 April, 5 May 1932

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[Agora Object] P 1664: Pointed Pyxis

Three fragments. Profile preserved from near top of shoulder to base with four decorated zones: solid triangles, hatched maeander key, dotted lozenges, solid triangles. Fragment of point from pyre (grave ... 4-27 April 1932