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Rhodian Amphora Handle Fragment

1922.01.0044

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Artifact Identification Rhodian Amphora Handle Fragment   (1922.01.0044)
Classification/
Nomenclature
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Hellenistic?
Date 323 – 30 BCE?
Culture Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 7.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.0 cm
Weight 103 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding

Research Remarks

Description


HANDLES FROM WINE JARS In antiquity the handles of large wine jars were stamped to indicate their origin. One handle bore the dealers name, the other the name of a yearly elected magistrate whose name dated the vintage. These handles are stamped with the dealer's name.
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction no

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