Vessel: Ashkelon A16/85.38.73.F1.(1)

Context Information

Ashkelon

City

Israel/Southern Coastal Plain

Late Roman, Byzantine

Square 73, Feature 1

Vessel Details

Amphora

Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) many minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.

Preserved height 7.5 cm; est. rim D. 8 cm

Transport/Storage

Deep finger impression along handle from junction with neck creating a wide groove, remains of white slip (10YR 8/2).

Wheel made

Vessel Images  5

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Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Break Photos  3


Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Thin Section Photos  4


Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Amphora
Ashkelon
Late Roman, Byzantine

Associated Ware/Ware Family/Style

4th - 8th centuries CE

Late Roman, Early Byzantine, Byzantine, Late Roman

Associated Petrofabric

Associated Kiln/Workshop