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Fragmentary Kothon

1924.02.0392A

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Fragmentary Kothon (1924.02.0392A)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Personal Artifacts : Toilet Articles : Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Europe, West : Greece
Period	Corinthian
Date	575 - 550 BCE
Culture	Greek

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	16.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	13.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	5.8 cm
Weight	226 g
Measuring Remarks	Under Review
Materials	Ceramic--Stoneware, Pigment--Slip
Manufacturing Processes	Firing, Pulling, Throwing, Painting

Research Remarks

Description	CORINTHIAN FRAGMENTARY KOTHON Shape and Ornament - Round body, slightly flaring base. Interior glazed except for a reserved circle on the base. A band of black sigmas decorates the exterior rim. Brown concentric rings are painted on the rim, lower body, and underside. Dimensions and Condition - H. 0.055 m.; d. body 0.143 m.; d. foot 0.105 m. Buff clay, dark brown to black glaze. Large body section with part of shoulder and ribbon handle as well as several smaller pieces broken or missing. Repaired. Ex Baudon Collection. About 575-550 B.C. -- Wisseman, Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Plate 2, 6.
Published Description	Under Review
Bibliography	Wisseman, Sarah U. Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum. Philipp von Zabern: Mainz, 1989. Page 4, Plate 2, 6.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Baudon Collection
Reproduction	No

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