Corinth Object: C 1999 53a
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   C 1999 53a
Title:   ROMAN STEW POT
Category Code:   C
Year:   1999
Object Number:   53
Object Suffix:   a
Related Objects:   C-1999-053B
Description:   Stewpot like Agora J55 with probable rounded bottom, ovoid body with max. diam. slightly below median. tapering to base of broad wide-flaring rim, rounded lip, upper surface of rim flat. Two vertical strap handles attached to upper body and underside of rim.
Decoration:   Wheel-ridging on body from lower body to base of rim.
Material:   Cooking clay with commen very fine white, black and sparkling inclusions, fired gray-brown.
Munsell Color:   10YR 4/2
Condition:   Missing parts. Numerous joining frgts., complete profile except for bottom; preserving 2/3 body , 2/5 rim, one handle. Iron (?) stain on rim and interior.
Dimensions Actual:   D00.157 (max)
Dimensions Preserved:   H00.165
Dimensions Restored:   D00.14 (rim)
Weight Description:   00.45 (all)
Weight:   00.45
Period:   Middle Roman (2/2 2nd c-4th c AD)
Chronology:   ? 4th c. A.C. context
Area:   Panaghia Villa
Context:   NB918 B95 P123
Provenance:   Corinth
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Panaghia Villa
Image: bw 2001 023 32
Basket: NB918 B95 P123