Jug

1922.07.0014

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Artifact Identification Jug   (1922.07.0014)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Serving Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Roman Republic, Early Roman Empire, 100– 0 BCE
Culture Roman

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 16.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 13.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 4.6 cm
Weight 365 g
Measuring Remarks The first diameter is around the widest portion of the jar. The second is from the mouth.
Materials Ceramic--Stoneware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding, Pulling, Throwing
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (2.5Y 8.5/2) -clay Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 6/2) -top half of jar dirtied Dark Grayish Yellow (2.5Y 6/4) -handle and neck discolored

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

I 1837 Koln (Stadtkreis) rom. GefaBe

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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