amphora
- Museum number
- 1980,1214.7948
- Description
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Handle fragment of pottery amphora (Greek import from Cyprus or Rhodes): high loop handle, roughly circular to D shape in section; pink buff fabric with a few grits, pale grey core, yellowish buff on exterior.
- Production date
- 6thC BC-5thC BC
- Dimensions
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Thickness: 4.20 - 5 centimetres
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Length: 17.20 centimetres (preserved)
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Width: 16.40 centimetres (preserved)
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- incomplete, salt incrustation and discolouration, in two fragments - should be repaired.
- Acquisition date
- 1980
- Acquisition notes
- From the Wellcome-Marston expedition of 1932-1938.
- Department
- Middle East
- Registration number
- 1980,1214.7948