Sherds

Object Number

SMP18140

Name

Sherds

Description

27 fragments of various vessel shapes

sizes

and fabrics. Two fragments fit together (skyphos rim)

apart from that no joins identified

although some sherds appear to stem from the same vessel

two cup body sherds with traces of glue but no joining pieces identified

on cup rim fragment composed of three glued-together fragments. Semi-fine fabrics

wheel-made. Shapes include large amphorae

krater

skyphoi (both local and mainland type)

cups

large pyxis

and fine lid. All sherds are slip coated or decorated (motifs: bands

stripes

meander pattern filled with oblique strokes)

three sherds (two sherds associated with large pyxis and one cup sherd) have lustrous blackish slip. See also notes.

Specimen Count

27

Preservation State

Fragment

Collection Date From

1951

Department

Knossos

Collection

Stratigraphical Museum

Other IDs

SMP19127

EMu IRN

165649