Base Sherd

63-16-9

From: Libya | Leptis Magna

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 63-16-9
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Attic
Provenience Libya | Leptis Magna
Locus Level 3 | Goodchild trench
Section Mediterranean
Materials Ceramic
Technique Black Glaze
Description

Ring base, two fragments joined, of large bowl or kylix. Black glaze into., stamped design of six palmettes joined to form star. Ext. black allover glaze, grooved on wheel after firing to reserve one deep groove inside ring w. miltos. One fine groove outside ring. Fine clear reddish clay. Attic E. 40.

Height 2.4 cm
Outside Diameter 11 cm
Credit Line Leptis Magna Expedition;Theresa Howard Carter, 1963

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