Corinth Object: KP 2792
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   KP 2792
Title:   KANTHAROS
Category:   Pottery
Category Code:   KP
Object Number:   2792
Description:   Kantharos, upper body has concave sides and flaring rim, lower body short and rounded. High handles with ridge running down outer surface, elongated boss at base. Low ring foot. Similar to contemporary Boiotian examples.
Decoration:   Entirely painted black. White ivy pattern at rim, probably with single wavy stem. Alternating leaves and clusters of berries on short stems.
Material:   Fine pink clay. No visible inclusions.
Munsell Color:   7.5YR 7/4 (pink)
Condition:   Complete or intact. 8 frgts., preserving most of vessel. Missing frgts. of handles and most of base (restored). Very worn paint.
Manufacture:   WM.
Weight Description:   .084
Weight:   .084
Period:   Classical
Findspot Description:   Potters' Quarter. Circular Stele Shrine.
Bibliography:   Stillwell & Benson 1984, Corinth 15.3, cat. 1088
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Images (4)