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 None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Hellenistic?, 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 None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information Dark Orange Yellow (7.5 Y R 6/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published 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.

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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