Messapian Trozella

1922.01.0148

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Artifact Identification Messapian Trozella   (1922.01.0148)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Household Accessories
  4. :
  5. Other Household Accessories
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Messapian, 4th century
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 21.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.2 cm
Weight 540 g
Measuring Remarks Width is the diameter of the mouth. Depth is the widest part of the handle. Weight was measured to the nearest 5 grams.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Throwing, Firing, Painting
Munsell Color Information dusky red (10r 3/3 ) -ns red ( 2.5 yr ) -ns light gray ( 10 yr 7/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

L: p.122 Neg no 57.4

Bibliography

Whatmough, Joshua. The Foundations of Roman Italy. London: Methuen & Co, 1937. P. 319-320.

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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