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Carter No.: 407

Handlist description: Large amphora (calcite)

Card/Transcription No.: 407


407 LARGE AMPHORA (CALCITE)

POSITION: On floor, upright position near west wall, opposite N. jamb of doorway, and under a mass of objects including a table box No. 403. (See photos 1138, 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143.) DIMENSIONS: Max. H. 44.0; Max. diam. 38.0; Max. diam. of lip 25.5; cents

DESCRIPTION: A large squat amphora of slightly veined semi-translucent calcite, having cylindrical neck. slight rim to lip, globular bowl, rim to flat bottom, and two heavy loop handles attached to shoulders. Has no decoration nor inscription. Shows on the upper edge of rim of lip traces of wax luting of lid, and some 4 cents down neck traces where a linen binding had been - probably to hold lid in place. Contents robbed - traces on bottom of residue - the substance a liquid (?) an oil of sorts, has left slight traces on the (internal) sides suggesting the liquid was clear in colour.

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