Caption

Stamped transport amphora with a Greek inscription Argeio — transport amphora with a pointed bottom and a conical belly, rounded at the sloping shoulders, merging into a cylindrical long neck slightly bulging under the annular rim. The neck is stamped; letters arranged in two rows. Ribbon-like handles protrude from the shoulders and run straight up, bending in an arc where they join the neck under the spout. A rectangular stamp is impressed on the upper part of the neck; the deeply recessed letters are arranged in two rows and refer to the maker or an official. Dated 400–390 BC. From Heraclea Pontica Bithynia; found at Olbia. Vessel type: transport amphora. Weight 6.326 kg; height 63 cm; diameter 26.5 cm., A close-up of a textured surface that appears to be a piece of terracotta or clay in warm beige and tan tones with small dark flecks throughout, showing an impression or recessed rectangular area with carved shapes and rounded depressions, and a raised rim along the top edge in slightly darker brown.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A02_362

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79.3Mb (6.8Mb) / 19.3in x 16.0in / 5792 x 4786 (300dpi)

Keywords

Stamped transport amphora Greek inscription Argeio transport amphora pointed bottom conical belly rounded sloping shoulders merging cylindrical long neck slightly bulging under annular rim neck stamped letters arranged two rows Ribbon- handles protrude shoulders run straight up bending arc join neck under spout rectangular stamp impressed upper part deeply recessed letters arranged refer maker official Dated 400–390 BC Heraclea Pontica Bithynia Olbia Vessel type Weight 6.326 kg height 63 cm diameter 26.5 cm close-up textured surface piece terracotta clay warm beige tan tones small dark flecks showing impression recessed rectangular area carved shapes rounded depressions raised rim top edge slightly darker brown.