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Sikyon Project

Ceramic Reference Collection

Utility: Bowl


Bowl C 2016-043


Bowl C 2016-043

Index:
C 2016-043
Type:
Location:
Kilns Area to the SE of the Agora (context 1605)
Condition:
Fragment
Dimensions:
H: 0.032m ; Body Τh.: 0.005m ; Diam. (incl. Rim est.): 0.35m
Description:
Rim fragment. Bowl with echinoid body and downturned horizontal rim.
Decoration:
Body with three shallow horizontal ridges.
Fabric:
Reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) fabric with few very large rounded white inclusions, rare very large angular black and gray inclusions, and rare medium to large vesicles.
Provenance:
Chronology:
1st half of the 2nd c. CE
Bibliography:
Pickersgill and Roberts 2003, 567, 570, no. 49a, fig. 9
Notes:

Utility: Funnel


Funnel C 2017-126


Funnel C 2017-126

Index:
C 2017-126
Type:
Spoutless Funnel
Location:
Area West of kiln 1577 to the SE of the Agora (context 1674)
Condition:
Fragment
Dimensions:
H.: 0.075m ; Rim D.: 0.15m ; Rim Th.: 0.005m ; Body Th.: 0.003 - 0.006m
Description:
Three joining and reconstructed fragments, encrusted on all sides. Funnel with round opening at bottom, hemispherical body, and vertical rim with triangular lip . Overfired ?
Decoration:
Two deep grooves on the exterior below the rim
Fabric:
Gray (Gley 1 6/N) on the core and greenish gray (Gley 1 8/10Y) on the exterior coarse fabric with frequent small to large subrounded white and gray inclusions, frequent small to medium rounded black inclusions and few spherical voids.
Provenance:
Chronology:
1st half of the 2nd c. CE
Bibliography:
Agora V, 85, 119, nos. M9, M119, pl. 18.
Notes:

Utility: Funnel


Funnel C 2017-117


Funnel C 2017-117

Index:
C 2017-117
Type:
Location:
North Room to the SE of the Agora (context 631-destrution deposit)
Condition:
Fragment
Dimensions:
A: Pr. H.: 0.121m ; B: Pr. H.: 0.038m ; Pr. W.: 0.143m ; C: Pr. H.: 0.038m ; Pr. W.: 0.114m ; D: Pr. H.: 0.094m ; Pr. W.: 0.152m ; E: Pr. H.: 0.101m ; Rim D. (est.): 0.24m ; Spout D. (ext.).: 0.061-0.041m ; (int.): 0.035m ; Body Th.: 0.004-0.009m
Description:
Many joining fragments (A, B, C, D, E) preserve most of the rim, part of the body and the spout. Funnel with cylindrical spout, with rounded lip, which narrows towards the end. Flaring convex body and offset vertical rim, concave on the exterior, with squ
Decoration:
Fabric:
Red (2.5YR 5/8) and Reddish Yellow (5YR 6/8) clay with few medium to v. large milky white and white ; rare v. large and few medium angular to sub-rounded dark ; few medium sub-rounded gray and reddish brown inclusions ; few vesicles and vughs
Provenance:
Sikyon ?
Chronology:
Late 4th c. CE (date of deposit)
Bibliography:
Similar to Hammond 2015, 332, 552, no. 409, fig. 45
Notes:

Utility: Lekane / Krater


Lekane / Krater C 2018-056


Lekane / Krater C 2018-056

Index:
C 2018-056
Type:
Location:
Fill of West Stoa Well 3138 (context: 3158, 3160, 3161)
Condition:
Complete Profile
Dimensions:
H.: 0.218m ; Foot D.: 0.155m ; Rim D.: 0.51m
Description:
Ten joining fragments preserve half of foot, most of body and rim, and both handles. Lekane / Krater with a flaring ring foot with a flat resting surface and a slightly convex undersurface to a convex body with a flaring squared lip. Offset at transition
Decoration:
Wheel-ridging on exterior. Wide shallow groove on top of the lip and one on the outer edge.
Fabric:
Light brownish gray to pale brown (10YR 6/2-3) medium coarse clay with few small to large subrounded spherical, rounded tabular, and angular platy white, light gray, and yellow inclusions, rare fine sparkling inclusions, and few small to large voids.
Provenance:
Sikyon
Chronology:
1st c. BCE (based on context)
Bibliography:
Agora XXXIII, 109-110, 270-271, nos. 234-248, fig. 39-41, pls. 33-34
Notes:
Shape as Agora XXXIII, Lekane form 1 (3rd c. B.C to 1/2 1st c. AD)

Utility: Krater


Krater C 2016-035


Krater C 2016-035

Index:
C 2016-035
Type:
Location:
Fill of West Stoa Well 3138 (context: 3135)
Condition:
Fragment
Dimensions:
Pr. H.: 0.063m ; Pr. W.: 0.090m ; Rim D. (est.): 0.33m (8% preserved) ; Rim Th.: 0.012m
Description:
Single rim fragment with minor encrustations on the interior. Krater with offset, folded rim triangular in section.
Decoration:
Fabric:
Coarse pink (7.5YR 7/4) and reddish yellow (5YR 6/8) fabric with frequent small rounded, spherical black and white inclusions, few medium rounded spherical white inclusions, rare large angular spherical beige inclusions, frequent small to medium vesicles
Provenance:
Chronology:
Early Roman (44BC-1/2 2nd c. CE)
Bibliography:
Corinth XVIII.2, 121-122, no. 262, fig. 30
Notes:

Utility: Krater


Krater C 2015-027


Krater C 2015-027

Index:
C 2015-027
Type:
Pedestal krater
Location:
SE Stoa (context 2061)
Condition:
Fragment
Dimensions:
A: H.: 0.121m ; Rim W.: 0.14m ; B: H.: 0.106m ; Rim. W.: 0.089m ; C: H.: 0.149m ; Rim W.: 0.145 ; Rim D. (est.): 0.22m ; Rim Th.: 0.027m ; Body Th.: 0.005 - 0.01m
Description:
Three rim fragments (A, B, C), from which two are joined (B, C). Light encrusted on both sides. Pedestal krater with globular body, ribbed on upper part, and heavy everted rim with rounded lip, slightly downturned.
Decoration:
Fabric:
Dark gray (Gley 2 4/5BG) and dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) fabric with few small and medium rounded and subrounded white, gray, yellowish and reddish brown inclusions. Few vugs and planar voids.
Provenance:
Chronology:
First half of the 5th c. CE
Bibliography:
Slane and Sanders 2005, 252, 257, nos. 1-41, 1-42, figs. 3-4
Notes:

Utility: Amphora Stopper


Amphora Stopper C 2017-152


Amphora Stopper C 2017-152

Index:
C 2017-152
Type:
Location:
North Room to the SE of the Agora (context 631 - destruction deposit)
Condition:
Complete
Dimensions:
H.: 0.029m ; D.: 0.069m ; Body Th.: 0.007m ; Handle W. (max.): 0.024m ; Handle Th.: 0.009m ;
Description:
One small missing part of rim. Sombrero lid with upturned rim and rounded lip. Rounded resting surface before deep concave depression below the handle. Shallow groove on upper side after lip. Convex walls leading to conical knob handle with finger impress
Decoration:
Fabric:
Gray (Gley 1 5/N) to reddish yellow (7.5YR 7/6) hard coarse fabric with frequent small to medium subangular to angular white inclusions, few small angular gray inclusions, rare small subrounded to subangular inclusions and few small spherical voids.
Provenance:
Sikyon
Chronology:
Late 4th c. CE
Bibliography:
Pickersgill and Roberts 2003, 579, 586, nos. 135b-c, fig. 18.
Notes:

Utility: Krater


Krater C 2016-164


Krater C 2016-164

Index:
C 2016-164
Type:
Pedestal krater
Location:
NW corner of Perivolos 3 (Kiln 1624) to the SE of the Agora. (context 1611 - pottery deposit)
Condition:
Missing parts
Dimensions:
H.: 0.061m ; Base D.: 0.155m
Description:
Single fragment preserves entire base. Rim missing. Pedestal krater with large flaring pedestal base with upturned tapered lip. The bowl, which has flat base and flaring convex walls, not centered on the pedestal base. Heavy wheel marks on the interior of
Decoration:
Fabric:
Local Cooking Fabric. Inner Core: 7.5YR 3/1 very dark gray ; Outer core: 2.5YR 5/8 red ; Exterior: 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Provenance:
Sikyon
Chronology:
4th-5th c. CE
Bibliography:
Slane 1994, 142 nos. 48-49, fig. 10; Slane and Sanders 2005, 247 nos. 1-41, 1-42, figs. 3-4
Notes:

Utility: Amphora Stand


Amphora Stand C 2013-086


Amphora Stand C 2013-086

Index:
C 2013-086
Type:
Location:
Passage North of the Kilns to the SE of the Agora (context 1518)
Condition:
Complete Profile
Dimensions:
H.: 0.047m ; Pr. D. (max.): 0.092m ; Base D.(est.): 0.1 ; Rim D. (est.): 0.13m ;
Description:
Single fragment preserves complete profile. Approximately 25% preserved. Amphora stand with flat resting surface with groove running down center, offset straight, flaring wall to outward thickened, rounded lip. Wheel ridging on exterior.
Decoration:
Fabric:
Sikyonian Early Roman cooking fabric (10YR 4-5/1)
Provenance:
Sikyon
Chronology:
Late 1st to Mid 2nd c. CE (period of production)
Bibliography:
Notes:

Utility: Amphora Stand


Amphora Stand C 2017-145


Amphora Stand C 2017-145

Index:
C 2017-145
Type:
Location:
Fill inside the kiln 5057 to the SE of the Agora (context 5042)
Condition:
Missing Parts
Dimensions:
H.: 0.053 - 0.071m ; Base D.: 0.08m ; Body D. (max.): 0.152m ; Rim D.: 0.13m
Description:
Three joining fragments preserve 90% of the stand. One-tenth of rim missing. Rounded resting surface with shallow groove on exterior, concave flaring walls to rounded lip. Triangular flange on exterior just below the lip. Wheel ridging on interior. Stand
Decoration:
Fabric:
Local Late Roman cooking ware fabric. 2.5YR 5/8 red with some parts of surface 5YR 6/8 reddish yellow.
Provenance:
Sikyon
Chronology:
Mid 4th-Early 5th c. CE
Bibliography:
Notes: