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[Agora Publication] Ostraka

Lang, L ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The scraps of pottery on which were written the names of candidates for ostracism are one of the most intriguing pieces of evidence for ancient democracy found in the Athenian Agora. This book is a complete ... 1990

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[Agora Object] P 17647: Ostrakon of Onomastos Konthyleus

From the wall of a semi-glazed krater. Incised outside: Dull black glaze inside; band outside. Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Ονομαστού. Πρόερχεται από το σώμα κρατήρα με τμηματικό γάνωμα. Finished Red gravelly ... 29 April 1947

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[Agora Object] P 31179: Ostrakon of Nikias Nikeratou (Kydantides)

Fragment from the handle of a large coarseware jar or amphora, oval in section, broken at both ends. Two lines of text running along length of handle: Orange clay with light inclusions, covered with ... 18 May 1981

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[Agora Deposit] A 18-19:1: Ostrakon Area

Pit (6x10) in the valley between the Areopagus and the Hill of the Nymphs. Large cutting in bedrock with 540 ostraka, mainly of the late eighties of the 5th. c. B. C. Much pottery, principally of the early ... Ca. 500-450 B.C.