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[Agora Publication] The Agora of Athens: The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center

Thompson, H. A. Wycherley, R. E ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The subtitle, The History, Shape and Uses of an Ancient City Center, suggests the general character of this volume, which provides an overview of the area that served as the civic center of Athens from ... 1972

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[Agora Object] A 304: Roof Tile Fragment: Stamped

Broken all around. Rather coarse yellowish clay. Thick buff slip on top and bottom which is flaking off. Stamped: ΙΕΡΑΝΜΗΤΡΙΘΕΩΝ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΟΣΚΑΙΑΜΜΩΝΙΟΣ Metroon series. Cf. Negative number XXXIV-23. Black ... 4 April 1934

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[Agora Object] A 861: Eaves Tile Fragment

A Tholos eaves tile, fragmentary but complete save for the tip, which has been restored on the evidence of A 864 (Ζ 1540). A triangular rain tile, its sides equipped with heavy flanges below, with light ... 15 February 1938

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[Agora Object] A 880: Antefix Fragment: Painted

Lower part of Tholos antefix and much of the carrying tile remain; the whole restored in plaster on the model of A 865 (Ζ 1541). The tile is large and flat, expanding rapidly toward the back , channeled ... 22 April 1938

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[Agora Object] A 1133: Tile Standard

One corner and part of one end broken away; otherwise complete. On one face two long concave cuttings, one wide and shaped rather like a rain tile, the other narrow and rather like a cover tile. Anathyrosis ... 17 July 1946

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[Agora Object] A 1283: Tile Standard Fragment

Fragment from the lower right corner; the back worn down considerably with later re-use. Pentelic marble. Cf. A 1133 (Θ 1855). Found at I/17-12/2 (Fall 2016). Modern cellar wall on Eponymon Street. 1265, ... 15 June 1947

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[Agora Object] B 492: Athenian Weight : "a Fourth"

Thick square slab of bronze. The metal having a high lead content. On the top added in relief, an oval shield. Inscribed on top lengthwise of the shield and around two vertical faces. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου ... 4 June 1937

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[Agora Object] B 495: Athenian Weight : Stater

Thick square slab of bronze. The metal with a high lead context. On the top, in relief, an astragal. Incised on the top and around two of the side faces. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου. Αθηναϊκός ενεπίγραφος στατήρας ... 7 June 1937

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[Agora Object] B 497: Athenian Weight : "a Sixth"

Thick square bronze block. Tortoise on top in relief. Inscribed on top and sides. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου. Φέρει στην κορυφή ανάγλυφη παράσταση χελώνας. Βάρος: 126 gr. Well, lower fill, earth. Stoa Gallery ... 11 June 1937

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[Agora Object] B 778: Sword

Broken in five pieces but complete. Heavy rib down center of blade. A raised rim around the edge of the handle to take the (wooden ?) hand-hold. One rivet for fastening on hand-hold in place, and traces ... 5, 14 May 1947

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[Agora Object] B 781: Sword

Badly corroded; the blade preserved in several pieces, but nothing of the hilt except two small pieces which appear to be the projecting ears. To one of these a gold-leaf rivet head cover of the smaller ... 14 May 1947

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[Agora Object] B 782: Cleaver

A broad curved tool, apparently more or less complete, including tongue for insertion into wooden handle. Χάλκινο ξυράφι. Finished Mycenaean Chamber Tomb. S.E. part of chamber (with other bronzes on table; ... 14 May 1947

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[Agora Object] B 1046: Blanks

Eleven pieces cut from a rod. One of these is the remnant of the rod, become to short for further cutting. Eight pieces are "normal", two are scraps. The cutting was done with a chisel anywhere from one ... 16 June 1953

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[Agora Object] B 1048: Pin

Much broken. Flat projecting head above a small ball. Fastening the peplos (?) 45.6gr (weighed with perspex mount) Cf. B 1049. Χάλκινη περόνη. Finished Protogeometric grave, N.W. of stoa pier 19 (II), ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] B 1049: Pin Fragment

Much broken and corroded. The ball and a bit of the shaft preserved. The ball was made of bronze, the shaft at least above ball of iron. Fastening the peplos (?) Iron:0.4gr, Bronze ball:3.3gr Περόνη από ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] B 1050: Bracelet

Much broken and badly corroded. Small oval hoop ending in duck 's head. 31.1gr (weighed with perspex mount). Χάλκινο ψέλιο. Protogeometric grave, N.W. of stoa pier 19 (II), no. 5, right wrist. dust-free, ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] B 1051: Bracelet

Much broken and corroded. Apparently a plain open hoop. 38.3gr (weighed with perspex mount). Χάλκινο σπειροειδές ψέλιο. Διακρίνονται ίχνη διάβρωσης. Protogeometric grave, N.W. of stoa pier 19 (II), no ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] B 1052: Ring

Apparently a thin strip in a triple spiral. 10.9gr (weighed with perspex mount). Χάλκινο δακτυλίδιο. Protogeometric grave, N.W. of stoa pier 19 (II), no. 5. From finger of left hand. Less than 40% RH, ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] B 1082: Official Measure

Cylindrical. Sides slightly concave. Raised bands at top and bottom. Flat bottom with three broad shallow legs of which one missing. Inscription incised around band at top. See B 1082 BIS. Μέτρο χαλκού, ... Card: ca. 400 B.C.

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[Agora Object] BI 511: Carved Ivory Pyxis

Broken and split into many pieces, but largely complete; one side slightly higher than the other. A cylindrical box, tapering very slightly toward the top. The flat lid is held in place by a projecting ... 26 May 1939

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[Agora Object] BI 513: Ivory Pyxis

One edge of the base, three fragments of the wall, and the second handle (?) missing. Two pieces apparently from the edge of the base do not join. Small cylindrical box, tapering very slightly toward the ... 2 June 1939

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[Agora Object] I 4745: Dedicatory Plaque

Inscribed fragment. Mended from many pieces. A rectangular plaque dressed smooth behind, its edges bordered by a straight incised line and by the edges of a series of drill holes. The plaque may originally ... 24 April 1937

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[Agora Object] I 4869: Basin Fragment

Inscribed fragment. A scrap from the side wall of a shallow basin with slightly offset collar around the top outside. The floor is lightly stippled and considerably worn. Inscribed on the upper face of ... 18 May 1937

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[Agora Object] J 5: Gold Seal Ring

The man strides right; behind him are the two female figures in flounced skirts; the man holds a spear or branch; from his waist two lines extend to the first woman. Small symbols in the field to the left ... 10 May 1933

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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] L 4021: Lamp

Cracked but complete in one piece. Large lamp on small base ring with a raised ring inside it; high globular body with extremely thick floor, rising at center. Two deep grooves on the top around the very ... 2-3 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 1247: Black Figure Amphora

One piece amphora. Mended from many pieces. Complete save for scattered small gaps in the body and chips from the base. The surface is severely weathered especially on one side. On either side, a sphinx ... August-September 1932

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[Agora Object] P 2776: Ostrakon of Hipparchos Charmou (Kollyteus)

Fragment from the rim of a storage amphora with the upper attachment of one handle. Incised under the rim: Coarse pinkish clay with gray core; yellow buff slip. Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Ιππάρχου. Προέρχεται ... August-September 1932

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[Agora Object] P 3562: Vessel Fragment with Dipinto: Official Measure and Stamped

Mended from many pieces; most of the lower part preserved, but of the rim only two small fragments. As P 3559 (Β 590) from the same well. The lower 0.024m. of the wall projects slightly. Here also the ... 21 April 1934

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[Agora Object] P 4778: Pyxis with Lid

Intact. a) Flat-bottomed bowl-shaped pyxis; convex side wall, flanged inside to receive lid. Lid and flange pierced for fastening. On pyxis body, at bottom: three bands, zigzag, three bands. A wide band ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4779: Pyxis with Lid

The body intact; the lid mended from four pieces. a) Flat base, convex side wall flanged inside at rim to receive lid. Flange and lid pierced for fastening. Outside, around bottom with glazed band: row ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4780: Pyxis with Lid

The body intact; the lid mended from 6 pieces. a) Pyxis: low flat base, convex side wall flanged at rim inside to receive lid. Flange and lid pierced for fastening. Side wall: wide black band above base; ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4781: Pyxis

Intact. Low ring foot, convex side wall, flange pierced to tie lid on. Side wall: band of glaze at bottom; two black bands, series of alternating standing and hanging vertical lines; interlocking bands; ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4782: Jug

Intact. Flat-bottomed pitcher with rounded lower body and high, slightly concave upper body; one vertical strap handle with a strut, lip to shoulder of lower body. Bottom of lower body black; on shoulder, ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4783: Jug

Intact. The shape is similar to P 4782 (Β 1252) but the lower body is more sharply rounded, and the handle has no strut. On lower body, from bottom, black glaze, four bands, wave pattern. On upper body: ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4784: Pyxis with Lid

The body mended from several fragments; the cover intact; the horses broken off but complete. a) Flat-bottomed pyxis with slightly convex side wall flanged inside the rim to receive the lid. Flange and ... 2 March 1935

[Agora Object] P 4785: Oinochoe

Flat-bottomed oinochoe with rounded body, long neck ending in trefoil mouth, and a vertical loop handle. On body, glaze bands and reserved bands filled with zigzag lines and hatching. On shoulder, hatched ... 2 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4885: Oinochoe with Tubes

Mended from many pieces; complete save for chips. Flat-bottomed oinochoe with round body, straight narrow neck, trefoil mouth and double vertical handle. On lip outside, row of dots between wide bands; ... 5 March 1935

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[Agora Object] P 5959: Ostrakon of Themistokles Neokleous Phrearrios

From a large open bowl, black glaze inside, none outside. Incised inside: Red fill over limestone wall east of drain. Leica, 84-8-38, II-52, XXXIX-52, HAT 49-65 ... 10 June 1935

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[Agora Object] P 6036: Ostrakon of Hippokrates Alkmeonidou Alopekethen

From a black glazed krater with hanging rim. In the upper surface of rim and on the outer face of rim. Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Ιπποκράτους Αλκμεωνίδου. Πρόερχεται από μελαμβαφή κρατήρα. Finished Red fill ... 12 June 1935

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[Agora Object] P 6107: Ostrakon of Xanthippos Ariphronos (Cholargeus)

From rim of large heavy black glazed amphora with squared rim. The top of the rim reserved. Incised inside: Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Ξανθίππου. Προέρχεται από το χείλος μεγάλου μελαμβαφούς αμφορέως. Finished ... 18 June 1935

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[Agora Object] P 9950: Ostrakon of Themistokles Neokleous Phrearrios

Rim fragment from a small krater, black glazed on inside and rim only. Writing on inside: Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Θεμιστοκλέους. Προέρχεται από το χείλος μικρού μελαμβαφούς κρατήρος. Finished Cushion for ... 22 April 1937

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[Agora Object] P 9973: Ostrakon of Aristeides Lysimachou Alopekethen

Rim fragment from an amphora. Black glazed inside and out, reserved on top. Writing on inside: Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Αριστείδου Δικαίου. Προέρχεται από το χείλος αμφορέα. Finished Gravelly filling beneath ... 24 April 1937

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[Agora Object] P 12494: Ostrakon of Hyperbolos Antiphanous Perithoides

Broken all around. Fragment from the wall of a large plain pot. Inscribed vertically: Smooth buff clay, unglazed but with a thin buff wash. Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Υπερβούλου. Φέρει αποκρούσεις σε όλες ... 20 April 1938

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[Agora Object] P 14431: Bowl with Lead Seal Attached

Several pieces, including chunks from sides and rim, missing. Flat bottom; straight sides; flat-topped projecting rim. Orange-buff clay. Light slip. Surface much worn. On side wall, just below rim, a ... 9-12 February 1937

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[Agora Object] P 14490: Ostrakon of Megakles Hippokratous Alopekethen

Fragment from rim of a calyx krater, with an ivy wreath around its outside. Incised on inside: Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Μεγακλέους. Προέρχεται από το χείλος καλυκωτού κρατήρα. Cf. G 3:1 Finished Burning ... 22 February 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15261: Jug

Mended from many pieces; small fragments of walls missing. Tall thin ovoid body; thickened lip; heavy band handle. Flaring base, slightly concave beneath. Heavy fabric; very micaceous buff clay; unglazed ... 25 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15262: Black Figure Lekythos

Mended from several pieces; complete save for small scraps of wall and chips from lip. Plump-bodied shoulder lekythos with small deep echinus mouth and flaring ring foot. On shoulder, ring of five rough ... 25 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15263: Black Figure Lekythos

Mended from many pieces; the shape complete but a large part of the surface has peeled off. Plump shoulder lekythos; small echinus mouth; flaring ring foot. On the shoulder, a bird, standing right, with ... 25 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15264: Black Glaze Lekythos

Mended from many pieces; small fragments missing, and surface partly peeled. Plump shoulder lekythos, junction of wall and shoulder rounded. Deep echinus mouth, broad flaring ring foot. Covered with ... 25 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15265: Unguent Jar: Lydian Type

Intact except for small chips. Turnip-shaped jar on high conical foot, concave beneath; wide slightly spreading neck; flat projecting rim. Brownish(?) clay, dull brown surface; the outside of the foot ... 25 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15266: Unguent Jar: Lydian Type

Intact. Broad double conical body on flaring echinus foot; short straight neck; broad flat projecting lip. Pinkish-buff clay; unglazed. Grave VI = Grave 10, 5. 1803, 2005 Leica, XX-47 Ptg. 103 ... 25 May 1939

[Agora Object] P 15267: Unguent Jar: Lydian Type

Large chips missing from base, and one from lip. Turnip-shaped body with slightly angular shoulder; short wide neck flaring slightly to broad projecting flat-topped lip. Small conical base, with a depression ... 25 May 1939

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[Agora Object] P 15458: Ostrakon of Themistokles Neokleous Phrearrios

Semi-glazed krater rim; well rounded. Black glaze on inside and on rim; narrow band of reddish-brown just below rim outside. Incised below rim inside: Green sand fill in bottom of drain. 1776 Leica, ... 9-10 June 1939

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[Agora Object] P 16600: Black Glaze Cup Kantharos with Rouletting

About half the rim and one handle missing. Restored in plaster. Moulded ring foot; short stem. Body shallow; rim almost vertical with sharply out-curved lip. On floor, four carelessly impressed rosettes ... 2-3 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 16601: Black Glaze Cup Kantharos with Rouletting

Foot with center of floor, one handle and part of wall missing. Restored in plaster. Squat kantharos with rounded lower wall, straight upper wall and heavy rim giving a doubled-over effect. High-swung ... 2-3 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 16602: Black Glaze Skyphos

Fragment of rim and part of one handle missing. Eggy body, the rim drawn in, the walls tapering sharply toward the bottom. Flaring ring foot. The handles spread considerably from their attachments. Firm ... 2-3 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 16603: Black Glaze Lid

Broken but complete. Small lid, slightly convex on top; lip plain, curves downward. Small groove above edge of lip on exterior. Large moulded knob on rather high stem. Dull black glaze over all. Finished ... 2-3 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 16604: Black Glaze Salt Cellar

The base and about half the rim and wall remain. Heavy base ring with broad resting surface; thick convex wall turning in at top. Clay fired gray; black glaze mottled to brown and considerably peeled ... 2-3 May 1940

[Agora Object] P 16605: Saucer

Broken but complete. Flat bottom, left rough, irregularly flat floor. Walls slope slightly upward to a horizontal rim with two grooves. Attic clay; dull red glaze-paint over all, except for top of rim ... 2-3 May 1940

[Agora Object] P 16606: Plate: Banded

About one-third of the rim and a small piece of the floor missing. Low plate with flat bottom, left rough. Floor slopes slightly upward to plain rim. Two broad horizontal loop handles attached to lip ... 2-3 May 1940

[Agora Object] P 16607: Plate: Banded

About half the rim and wall and one handle missing. Similar to P 16606 (ΞΞ 55) in shape and decoration, except that the bottom is set off by a groove, making a low raised base. ADDENDA P 16606: Low plate ... 2-3 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 16755: Ostrakon of Perikles Xanthippou (Cholargeus)

About one-third of a black-glaze skyphos base with reserved band on exterior above foot. Flaring ring foot; space inside foot reserved. Excellent glaze, slightly worn on the resting surface. Incised on ... 24 May 1940

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[Agora Object] P 17919: Ostrakon of Kallixenos Aristonymou Xypetaion

From the upper wall and rim of a large heavy semi-glazed krater; black glaze inside and on rim. Incised inside, twice over: Red gravelly fill with kalikia. 4955 Leica, 84-8-36 PD 1104-1a ... 7 June 1947

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[Agora Object] P 18555: Ostrakon of Kimon Miltiadou (Lakiades)

Part of a roof curved cover tile, glazed black outside. Incised on exterior wall: Kιμον Μιλτιαδο Όστρακο οστρακοφορίας Κίμωνος. Finished Poros enclosure, surface layer of dug stereo. 6162 Leica, XXXIV-33, ... 25 September 1947

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[Agora Object] P 23556: Lekythos

Mouth broken off, but complete. On shoulder, four hatched triangles; crossbars on handle; two pairs of reserved lines on wall. Mouth, except edge, and neck reserved. Buff clay with small bits. Flaky ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] P 23557: Lekythos

Broken in several pieces and two small bits missing; restored in plaster. On shoulder, three groups of concentric semicircles; on neck, four rings; rim glazed above; on handle, bars; on wall, two pairs ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] P 23558: Lekythos

Broken in several pieces but complete. Around shoulder, a band of sawtooth; on neck, five bands; on wall, one pair of reserved lines; on handle, bars. Buff clay. Flaky dull grayish-black glaze. No air ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] P 23559: Lekythos

Much broken; fragments missing from body, base and mouth; restored in plaster. Around shoulder, three groups of concentric semicircles separated by squiggles; on neck, four rings; on handle, crossbars ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] P 23560: Oinochoe

Much broken; the base and small fragments missing; restored in plaster. On shoulder, a panel of crosshatching is flanked to right and left by two groups of concentric semicircles filled with solid triangles ... 19 August 1953

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[Agora Object] P 27629: Amphora

Belly-handled amphora. Mouth broken but complete. Around neck, dotted multiple zigzag. Dogtooth on shoulder and lower body. Belly, front and back five panels (three maeanders, two circles) dogtooth above ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] P 27646: Pyxis with Five Huts on Lid

Mended, virtually complete. Numerous joining fragments. Chest with cut-out legs; lid has five model "granaries" side by side. Lugs on body, corresponding to ears on top. Intricate decoration in panels; ... 15 June 1967

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[Agora Object] S 731: Statuette of Mother of the Gods

Left hand missing, and part of right braid. The Mother sits on a throne, wearing a low polos and a girded chiton. Her cloak is carried across her lap from right to left, and hangs down beside her left ... 24 April 1936

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[Agora Object] S 922: Relief of Mother of the Gods

Relief in a pedimented niche. The Mother wears a polos and is seated in a chair with a footstool; patera in right hand and tympanon in left; lion in lap. Small standing figures to her right, and to left; ... 16 May 1937

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[Agora Object] S 925: Statuette of Mother of the Gods

Polos and top of throne chipped. The Mother is seated in a high-backed throne with footstool. She wears a polos, and has her lion in her lap; in right hand, patera, in left, tympanon. Pentelic marble ... 16 May 1937

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[Agora Object] S 957: Relief of Mother of the Gods

Mother of the Gods, seated with a lion in her lap, in a naiskos. Unfinished, roughly blocked out. Pentelic marble Cistern, 11th century A.D. fill. Leica,7-362, 85-463, 96-76-25 ... 12 June 1937

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[Agora Object] ST 71: Altar with Relief Decoration and Graffito

Round altar, broken away above and on one side. Part of simple base molding preserved. In low relief on one side, a branch with leaves horizontally. Below it, the beginning of another object in relief, ... 14 March 1934

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[Agora Object] ST 339: Alabastron

Broken but complete. Large alabastron with solid body. A hole drilled at top and another at bottom served to hold the pot on the lathe. A short distance below the neck, a small ridge runs horizontally ... 2-3 May 1940