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Transport Amphora

1974.06.0001A

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Artifact Identification Transport Amphora   (1974.06.0001A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Containers
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 2nd century BCE - 3rd century CE
Culture Hellenistic or Roman
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 50.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 24.8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 4089 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta, Animal--Shell
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information Light Brown (7.5YR 6/6)

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data

Found in 1970 off the coast of Ephesus, near Izmir in the Aegean Sea.
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Ralph Freeze.
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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