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THE LIBONI AMPHORA COLLECTION Roman maritime trade and the changing socio-economic system of the
Pontine region
Part 2: catalogue & drawings
Name: H.G. Pape
Student number: 1332961
E-mail: [email protected]
Date: May 2008
Research master Art History & Archaeology
Tutor: prof. dr. P.A.J. Attema
Second reader: dr. W.M. Jongman
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CONTENTS
PART 2
Contents 1
Catalogue 4
Amphorae with confronti 5
Tipo Py 5 5
Tipo Py 4A 5
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS IV (Greco-Italiche antiche) 6
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS V (Greco-Italiche antiche) 6
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS VI (Greco-Italiche antiche) 7
Pompeii 38 8
Van der Werff 2 9
Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1A) 10
Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1B) 11
Dressel 1 13
Type 3 Unknown rim ‘type A’ 16
Type 4 Unknown rim ‘type B’ 16
Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ 17
Brindisian amphora 21
Dressel 2-4 Cos 21
Forlimpopoli 22
Agora F65-66 25
Haltern 70 26
Dressel 2-4 Italian 27
Rhodian Type 29
Dressel 2-4 Catalan 31
Tripolitanian 1 31
Tripolitanian 2 32
Peacock & Williams 66 33
Beltrán 2B 34
Dressel 21-22 34
Dressel 20 35
Gauloise 4 36
Beirut 3 42
Leptiminius 1 42
Empoli 43
Campanian almond-rim type 43
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Africana 1 Piccolo 44
Africana 2A Grande 45
Dressel 30 - Keay 1A 53
Dressel 23 53
Dressel 30 - Keay 1B 54
Africana 3A 56
Africana 3B 58
Keay 52 59
Africana 3C 62
Spatheion 1 62
Keay 59 63
Keay 62 63
Keay 55 64
Amphorae without confronti 65
Drawings 80 Drawings of referenced LAC amphorae 81
Tipo Py 5 81
Tipo Py 4A 81
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS IV (Greco-Italiche antiche) 82
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS V (Greco-Italiche antiche) 82
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS VI (Greco-Italiche antiche) 83
Pompeii 38 84
Van der Werff 2 84
Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1A) 85
Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1B) 86
Dressel 1 87
Type 3 Unknown rim ‘type A’ 88
Type 4 Unknown rim ‘type B’ 88
Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ 89
Brindisian amphora 89
Dressel 2-4 Cos 90
Forlimpopoli 91
Agora F65-66 91
Haltern 70 92
Dressel 2-4 Italian 93
Rhodian Type 94
Dressel 2-4 Catalan 94
Tripolitanian 1 95
Tripolitanian 2 96
Peacock & Williams 66 96
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Beltrán 2B 97
Dressel 21-22 97
Dressel 20 98
Gauloise 4 98
Beirut 3 99
Leptiminius 1 99
Empoli 100
Campanian almond-rim type 101
Africana 1 Piccolo 101
Africana 2A Grande 102
Dressel 30 - Keay 1A 102
Dressel 23 103
Dressel 30 - Keay 1B 103
Africana 3A 104
Africana 3B 104
Keay 52 105
Africana 3C 105
Spatheion 1 105
Keay 59 106
Keay 62 106
Keay 55 107
Miscellaneous stamps 107
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CATALOGUE
The catalogue contains every amphora (fragment) present in the Liboni Amphora Collection. The
entries have been divided in two categories, which are also used on the attached CD-ROM containing
the photographs of the LAC: amphorae with confronti (sorted consecutively chronologically, by type,
by inv. nr.), and amphorae without confronti (sorted by inv. nr.).
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AMPHORAE WITH CONFRONTI
Tipo Py 5
Inv.nr: LAC/X54
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Rim of an amphora
Description: Spreading rim, thickened on the outside; convex lip
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/6 red to 2.5YR 5/8 red
Int. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 10YR 7/3 very pale brown & 10YR 5/1 gray
Core 2.5YR 5/6 red to 10YR 5/1 gray
Measurements: 4.2x10.3x0.6 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 22cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; very coarse, ‘Archaic’ fabric with many augite inclusions,
Etruscan?
Confronti: Probably Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Tipo Py 5 (pp. 80); 550-450 BC
Drawn: Yes
Typo Py 4A
Inv.nr: LAC/15
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Tapering base, convex point; bulbous piriform body; no distinguishable neck;
straight, spreading rim with external angle; convex lip; thick ring-handles,
bending inwards on shoulder, round in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red, 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 4/6 red
Int. 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Core 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 61.3x43.4x0.6 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 28.3cm
Comments: Complete form; worn; circular hole in wall; some marine incrustations; very
course fabric with lots of large (2mm+) augite inclusions (Archaic fabric?);
inv.nr. marked on inside rim
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Confronti: Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Tipo Py 4A (pp. 79); 450-250 BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base)
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS IV (Greco-Italiche antiche)
Inv.nr: LAC/5
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (spike missing)
Description: Spike missing, convex base where spike was attached visible; piriform body;
somewhat carinated shoulder (hardly distinguishable due to wear);
cylindrical/conical neck; straight, triangular rim, thickened on outside; slightly
beveled , convex lip; long, straight band-handles from shoulder to neck,
bending towards neck just below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/4 pink, 7.5YR 4/2 dark brown to 7.5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Int. 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 4/2 weak red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 72.0x34.9x1.3 (wall) – 2.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 17.9cm
Comments: Complete form, save for missing spike; horizontal groove ca. 4cm below
shoulder, running a third of amphora’s circumference (indication for wheel-
throwing?); some marine incrustations, especially inside neck; inv.nr. marked on
iron stand
Confronti: USAP 2005, Greco-Italic
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=141); mid 4th to mid 2nd century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Tipo
MGS IV (Greco-Italiche antiche) (pp. 86); 4th to start 3rd century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS V (Greco-Italiche antiche)
Inv.nr: LAC/76
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora (spike missing)
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Description: Missing spike; piriform body; carinated shoulder; short, conical/cylindrical
neck, slightly spreading triangular rim, thickened on the outside; convex lip;
fairly short, straight band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending towards neck
just below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown and 5YR 5/3 reddish brown to 5YR 3/2 dark
reddish brown
Int. 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Core 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 59.5x38.0x0.8 (wall) – 3.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 17.6cm
Comments: Complete form, save for missing spike; quite compact for its form; few marine
incrustations; rim severely worn and chipped; inv.nr. marked on plastic
wrapped around neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Greco-Italic
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=141); mid 4th to mid 2nd century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Tipo
MGS V (Greco-Italiche antiche) (pp. 88); mid 4th to mid 3rd century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS VI (Greco-Italiche antiche)
Inv.nr: LAC/35
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (spike damaged)
Description: Solid, stumpy spike (most bottom part missing/damaged); piriform body;
carinated shoulder (barely visible due to wear); wide cylindrical neck; triangular
rim, nearly straight vertical inside, undercut outside; convex lip; band-handles
from shoulder to neck, ovoid/diamond-shaped in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown to 5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Int. 5YR 5/2 reddish gray
Core 2.5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Measurements: 65.5x37.5x0.7 (wall) – 2.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 16.9cm
Comments: Complete form, save for damaged/missing spike; some marine incrustations on
exterior and interior; inv.nr. marked on tape around handle
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Greco-Italic
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=141); mid 4th to mid 2nd century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Tipo
MGS VI (Greco-Italiche antiche) (pp. 89); end 4th to 2nd century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Pompeii 38
Inv.nr: LAC/26
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Short, tapering spike with eroded ridge; globular/piriform body; cylindrical
neck; tapering, outcurving rim, thickened and undercut on the outside; convex
lip; irregular ribbed band-handles, sharply bending towards neck where handles
are almost level with rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 5/6 red to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 59.0x28.2x0.6 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.2cm
Comments: Complete form; entire body has shallow ribbing (wheel-turning marks?); some
marine incrustations on exterior; inv.nr. marked on iron stand
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Pompeii 38
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=281); 2nd century BC to end 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.21/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; conical/cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving rim, thickening
and undercut on the outside; convex lip; ribbed band-handles, bending just
below rim
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
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Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/8 light red to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 18.8x20.6x1.1 (wall) – 1.0 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.3cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Pompeii 38
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=281); 2nd century BC to end 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Van der Werff 2
Inv.nr: LAC/39
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Fairly long, tapering spike; long, narrow, cylindrical body; short, fairly wide,
cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened and undercut on outside; convex lip;
small ring-handles on body, bending on body below shoulder
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/1 white and 10YR 4/2 dark grayish brown to 2.5YR 6/4 light
reddish brown
Int. 10YR 8/1 white to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 67.7x21.0x0.6 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.4cm. Diameter (spike):
7.0cm
Comments: Complete form; marine incrustations cover body, but do not obscure details;
inv.nr. marked on note between handle and body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Van der Werff 2
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=367); mid 2nd to 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
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Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1A)
Inv.nr: LAC/2
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Tapering spike, slightly flaring at the bottom, rounded knob; slender,
cylindrical/piriform body; carinated shoulder (worn); long, cylindrical neck;
outcurving triangular rim, thickened with shallow undercut on the outside;
convex lip; long, straight band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply
towards neck below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 6/4 light brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 95.2x27.0x0.8 (wall) – 2.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 16.3cm. Diameter (spike):
5.1cm
Comments: Complete form; some marine incrustations; signs of wear on rim and lip; inv.nr.
on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Dressel 1
(Tipo 1A) (pp. 98-99); mid 2nd to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/7
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (spike damaged)
Description: Tapering spike (damaged); slender, cylindrical/piriform body; carinated
shoulder (worn); long, cylindrical neck; spreading, triangular rim, thickened on
the outside; convex lip; long, straight band-handles from shoulder to neck,
bending sharply towards neck below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 93.2x28.8x1.0 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 18.0cm
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Comments: Complete form, save for damaged spike; quite slender form; marine
incrustations all over body, but not obscuring form; inv.nr. on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Dressel 1
(Tipo 1A) (pp. 98-99); mid 2nd to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1B)
Inv.nr: LAC/6
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored, spike damaged)
Description: Tapering (damaged) spike; cylindrical body; long, cylindrical neck; slightly
outcurving triangular collar-rim, thickened with shallow undercut on the
outside; convex lip; very long, straight band-handles from shoulder to neck,
bending sharply towards neck below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown
Int. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown and 5YR 5/1 gray to 5YR 3/1 dark gray
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 96.7x30.0x0.7 (wall) – 2.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 18.0cm
Comments: Complete form, save for damaged spike; neck is almost as long as body; few
marine incrustations; inv.nr. on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Dressel 1
(Tipo 1B) (pp. 98-99); mid 2nd to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/37
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora (restored)
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Description: Solid spike, slightly flaring at the bottom; cylindrical body; rounded shoulder;
long cylindrical neck, bent; straight, slightly spreading collar-rim; convex lip;
long band-handles from shoulder to neck, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/6 red to 7.5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Int. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 5/8 red
Measurements: 84.8x27.5x1.6 (wall) – 2.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 19.1cm. Diameter (spike):
4.0cm
Comments: Complete form; marine incrustations, especially around handle, obscuring the
curvature at the attachment to neck; some old fractures still clearly visible;
inv.nr. marked inside neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC ; Caravale & Toffoletti 1997, Dressel 1
(Tipo 1B) (pp. 98-99); mid 2nd to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/77
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Lower half of an amphora (restored, spike missing)
Description: Lower half of piriform body
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Core 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Measurements: 26.0x24.3
Comments: Only lower half of amphora remains, spike missing; hardly any marine
incrustations; severely fragmented; inv.nr. marked on outside body
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC ; Probably Caravale & Toffoletti 1997,
Dressel 1 (Tipo 1B) (pp. 98-99); mid 2nd to end 1st century BC
Drawn: No
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Dressel 1
Inv.nr: LAC/22
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike, body and attachments of handles & neck + right handle + neck
Description: Long, tapering spike; piriform/cylindrical body; carinated shoulder; long,
cylindrical neck; no rim present; long, straight band-handle right (handle is
loose fragment) from shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards neck just
below (missing) rim (neck is loose fragment)
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown to 7.5YR 4/6 strong brown
Int. 10R 4/2 weak red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 97.2 (body + neck)/66.2 (body)x26.0x1.6 (wall) – 2.0 (neck). Diameter
(neck): 13.9cm. Diameter (spike): 6.0cm
Comments: Amphora consists of three fragments, photographed together as one form (held
together with scotch tape) as well as separately; covered with marine
incrustations; inv.nr. marked on inside of body and inside of neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/X2
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Body and neck of an amphora (restored, rim + most of handles + spike
missing)
Description: Spike missing; cylindrical body; carinated shoulder; long, cylindrical neck; no
rim present; attachments and marginal pieces of band-handles from shoulder to
neck, oval in section
Colours Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink and 2.5YR 6/6 red to 2.5YR 6/8 red
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink and 5YR 8/2 white to 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown
Core 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 92.0x30.0x1.0 (neck). Diameter (neck): 12.6cm
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Comments: Larger part of amphora remains; no marine incrustations; form has been
restored badly (still severely damaged and remains of glue clearly visible); no
inv.nr. on amphora
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC
Drawn: No
Inv.nr: LAC/X9
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Body of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical/piriform body; cylindrical neck; handle-attachments of band-
handles
Colors: Ext. 10YR 6/1 light gray/gray to 10YR 5/1 gray
Int. 10YR 6/1 light gray/gray
Core 10YR 6/1 light gray/gray to 10YR 5/1 gray
Measurements: 26.2x25.8x1.6 (wall). Diameter (neck): 14.7cm
Comments: Only body remains (no spike, larger part of neck or rim); worn and damaged;
no inv.nr.
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC
Drawn: No
Inv.nr: LAC/X10
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Body of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical/piriform body; cylindrical neck
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/3 pink and 5YR 7/4 pink to 10R 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 23.2x24.6x1.1 (wall). Diameter (neck): 11.7cm
Comments: Only body remains (no spike, larger part of neck or rim); worn and damaged;
no inv.nr. present
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Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC
Drawn: No
Inv.nr: LAC/X61
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Handle of an amphora
Description: Long band-handle
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Measurements: 16.1x4.4
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X62
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck, rim and part of handle-attachment of an amphora
Description: Conical neck, outcurving rim, shallowly doubly thickened on the outside;
convex lip, ribbed band-handle-attachment, roughly rectangular in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 7/4 pink & 5YR 7/1 light gray
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink to 5YR 7/1 light gray
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 9.0x9.7x0.9 (wall) – 1.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=324); 130/140 to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes
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Type 3 Unknown rim ‘type A’
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; slightly outcurving straight rim,
thickened and undercut on the outside; convex lip; one band-handles, bending
below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white & 2.5YR 5/6 red
Int. 10YR 8/2 white
Core 10YR 8/2 white
Measurements: 16.6x17.2x0.8 (wall) – 1.3 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.5cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Probably Attema et al. 2003, Type 3 Unknown rim ‘type A’ (134); end 2nd to
start 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes
Type 4 Unknown rim ‘type B’
Inv.nr: LAC/X26
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handle-attachments of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical neck; straight rim, undercut on the outside; flattened lip; handle-
attachments, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 2.5 YR N 3/ very dark gray
Measurements: 17.4x14.3x1.1 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.3cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular outer facing of rim; some rather large inclusions
visible (>2mm); fabric uniformly speckled very dark gray
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 4 Unknown rim ‘type B’ (134); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
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Inv.nr: LAC/X30
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and rim of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical neck; spreading, triangular rim; flattened, convex lip
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/3 pink
Int. 5YR 8/3 pink
Core 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 14.1x6.8x1.1 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.1cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 4 Unknown rim ‘type B’ (134); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/02
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink & 5YR 5/3 reddish brown
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 11.6x15.0x1.1 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.7cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular surface; fingerprints on wall; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/03
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
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Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink & 5YR 5/3 reddish brown
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 8.1x14.5x0.8 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular surface; fingerprints on wall; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/04
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white
Int. 10YR 8/2 white
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 9.9x13.7x1.0 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular surface; fingerprints on wall; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/05
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white
Int. 10YR 8/2 white
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 6.6x10.2x0.8 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
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Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/06
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white
Int. 10YR 8/2 white to 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 11.8x8.6x0.9 (wall). Diameter (spike): 4.9cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular surface; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/07
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white
Int. 10YR 8/2 white to 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 7.4x9.4x0.8 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.3cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular surface; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Ct.971.01/08
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white
Int. 10YR 8/2 white
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
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Measurements: 7.2x8.9x0.9 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.3cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; irregular surface; findspot Cretarossa
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Pol.205.10/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, concave inside, flattened outside, encircling groove; flaring wall,
thickening inside towards spike with ridge on transition
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white
Int. 10YR 8/2 white
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 8.3x8.0x1.2 (wall)
Comments: Very worn and damaged; very light coloured fabric, reminiscent of Cretarossa
spikes (LAC/Ct.971.01/04-08)
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X58
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike, rounded outside, encircling groove; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow & 5YR 6/1 gray/light
gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 5YR 6/1 gray/light gray
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 6.2x7.8x0.8 (wall) – Diameter (spike): 6.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: Attema et al. 2003, Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’ (135); end 2nd to start 1st
century BC
Drawn: Yes
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Brindisian amphora
Inv.nr: LAC/X1
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Neck, rim and part of shoulder with handle of an amphora (+ loose handle-
attachment)
Description: Short, cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened on inside, thickened and
undercut outside; convex lip; short ring-handle at the right from shoulder to
neck, bending just below rim, round in section; attachment and small piece of
ring-handle at the left (as loose fragment)
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Int. 7.5YR 5/4 brown to 7.5YR 6/4 light brown
Core 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 16.5x22.5x1.0 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15.7cm
Comments: Only top of the amphora remains; loose handle-attachment; no marine
incrustations; no inv.nr. on either fragment
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Brindisian amphora
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=51); end 2nd to end 1st century BC
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Dressel 2-4 Cos
Inv.nr: LAC/117750
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (rim damaged)
Description: Tapering spike; cylindrical/piriform body; carinated shoulder; fairly long,
cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened on both in- and outside; convex lip;
long, straight, double-bar handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply just
below rim; double cylindrical in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 10R 6/4 pale red
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Measurements: 91.2x21.5x1.2 (wall) – 1.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.2cm. Diameter (spike):
4.2cm
Comments: Complete form, save for slightly damaged rim; worn horizontal groove on
transition shoulder-neck; inv.nr. marked on inside left handle. Find location
Torre Astura
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Cos
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=95); 1st century BC to 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Forlimpopoli
Inv.nr: LAC/11
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Flaring base-ring, rounded edge, outside convex, inside slightly concave;
piriform body; conical neck; outcurving rim, slightly undercut on outside;
convex lip; long band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending just below the
rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow, 2.5YR 5/6 red to 7.5YR 4/6 strong brown
Int. 2.5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Core 10R 6/4 pale red
Measurements: 46.4x26.8x0.7 (wall) – 0.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.7cm. Diameter (base): 11cm
Comments: Complete form; some marine incrustations, especially on neck; traces of brown
slip on body and neck (5YR 3/3 dark reddish brown); inv.nr. marked on
inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Forlimpopoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=130); 1st century BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/18
Ware: IVc amphora
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Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Raised base-ring, tapering beveled edge, inside slightly concave, outside concave
turning to convex centre-point; piriform body; carinated shoulder; small
cylindrical neck; outturning thickened rim with internal (rounded) angle,
undercut outside; flattened lip; ribbed ring-handles from shoulder to neck,
round in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 48.6x28.8x0.7 (wall) – 0.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.0cm. Diameter (base-ring):
9.2cm
Comments: Complete form; some pieces chipped off from lip and base-ring; two grooves
on neck between handles; some marine incrustations; blackened by firing
(2.5YR N4/ dark gray); inv.nr. marked on iron stand
Confronti: USAP 2005, Forlimpopoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=130); 1st century BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/19
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (base-ring and rim damaged)
Description: Raised base-ring, rounded edge, flat inside, convex outside; piriform body; long
cylindrical neck; outturning rim, slightly thickening on the outside; convex lip;
straight, long band-handles from shoulder to neck, 90° bend towards neck,
oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 48.2x28.8x0.5 (wall) – 0.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.3 cm. Diameter (base-ring):
10.0cm
Comments: Complete form, save for damaged base-ring and rim; some marine incrustations
on lower part of the body, neck and handles; inv.nr. marked on iron stand
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Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Forlimpopoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=130); 1st century BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/Bol.820.05/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; tapering conical neck, ridged four times on the outside;
slightly outcurving rim, thickened and undercut on the outside; convex lip; one
band-handle, bending sharply on level with rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR N 6/ gray/light gray
Int. 7.5YR 8/2 pinkish white to 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Core 7.5YR 5/2 brown
Measurements: 18.1x17.7x0.9 (wall) – 1.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 6.3cm (front)/7.2cm (side)
Comments: Worn and damaged; rim diameter is oval; tituli picti on the neck behind the
handle?
Confronti: USAP 2005, Forlimpopoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=130); 1st century BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X15
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short, conical/cylindrical neck; straight rim, thickened and
undercut outside; convex lip; ring-handles bending sharply on level with rim,
round in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/0 light gray/gray
Int. 10YR 6/4 light yellowish brown
Core 10YR 5/1 gray
Measurements: 14.7x23.8x0.7 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.3cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Forlimpopoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=130); 1st century BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X16
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; fairly short, cylindrical neck; straight, spreading rim,
thickened on both in- and outside; beveled/convex lip; band-handles bending
sharply on level with rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 7.5YR 8/4 pink
Int. 5YR 4/1 dark gray
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 15.2x21.9x0.7 (wall) – 0.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Forlimpopoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=130); 1st century BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Agora F65-66
Inv.nr: LAC/X3
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (rim damaged/missing)
Description: Flaring spike, beveled edge, outside concave turning to strongly convex/pointed
centre-point; rilled ovoid/globular body; no distinguishable shoulder; no rim
present; one small, ribbed band-handle bending sharply on body just below and
against neck, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Int. 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Core 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
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Measurements: 48.0x22.0x0.5 (wall) – 0.6 (lip) – 1.4 (spike). Diameter (lip): 4.5cm. Diameter
(spike): 5.0cm
Comments: Almost complete form, save for damaged/missing rim; marine incrustations
evenly spread over body; inv.nr. marked on note inside body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Agora F65-66
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=311); mid 1st century BC to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (handle, spike)
Haltern 70
Inv.nr: LAC/13
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Long, solid, tapering spike; slightly bulbous, cylindrical body; somewhat
carinated shoulder (hardly distinguishable due to wear); fairly long, cylindrical
neck; slightly outcurving collar-rim, thickened and undercut outside, thickened
below lip inside; convex lip; long, ribbed band-handles, with deep vertical
groove in the middle, from shoulder to neck, bending toward neck just below
rim
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 6/4 light brown
Int. 7.5YR 7/4 pink, 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Core 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 82.6x30.3x0.7 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 16.9cm. Diameter (spike):
9.2cm
Comments: Complete form; some marine incrustations, especially on handles; horizontal
groove ca. 4cm below shoulder, running two thirds of amphora’s circumference
(indication for wheel-throwing?); inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Haltern 70
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=148); 80/60 BC to the Antonine period
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
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Dressel 2-4 Italian
Inv.nr: LAC/1
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike (damaged), body and small part of the neck of an amphora
Description: Damaged spike; cylindrical body; carinated shoulder; start of
conical/cylindrical neck; no rim or lip present; attachments of double-bar
handles on neck, handles not present
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 77.5x32.5x1.3 (neck). Diameter (shoulder): 27.8cm.
Comments: Worn spike; neck severely damaged; marine incrustations on both exterior and
interior, obscuring left handle; inv.nr. marked on tape on body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Italian
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=102); 70 BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/12
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (spike missing)
Description: Spike missing; cylindrical/piriform body; carinated shoulder; fairly long,
cylindrical neck; spreading rim, thickened on the outside; convex lip; long,
straight double-bar handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards
neck just below rim, double-circled in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown and 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 10YR 4/4
dark yellowish brown
Int. 10YR 4/4 dark yellowish brown
Core 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 88.0x27.0x0.6 (wall) – 2.3 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15.0cm
Comments: Complete form, save for missing spike; larger part of body, neck and handles
covered in marine incrustations (obscuring details); inv.nr. marked on inside
rim
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Italian
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=102); 70 BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/88
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike, body and very small part of neck of an amphora
Description: Tapering spike, flaring at the bottom, rounded knob; cylindrical/piriform
body; carinated shoulder; very small part of cylindrical or conical neck; no rim
present; attachments of double-bar handles from shoulder to…, double circular
in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow and 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish
gray
Int. 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 70.5x28.0x1.4 (neck). Diameter (neck): 12.5cm. Diameter (spike): 6.5cm
Comments: Larger part of amphora remains; few marine incrustations (but obscuring
details, like handles); inv.nr. marked on sticker on outside shoulder
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Italian
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=102); 70 BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/117749
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Short, tapering spike; fairly long, cylindrical body; carinated shoulder;
cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened on both in- and outside; convex lip;
long, straight double-bar handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply just
below rim, double cylindrical in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/8 red and 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 8/1 white
Int. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
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Measurements: 91.5x28.6x0.7 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.4cm. Diameter (spike):
4.0cm
Comments: Complete form; rim irregular in diameter (diameter noted is average); body is
dented halfway on one side; strong contrast in color; results of misfiring
and/or poor drying? Find location Torre Astura
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Italian
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=102); 70 BC to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/X27
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handle-attachments of an amphora
Description: Long, cylindrical neck; outcurving rim; convex lip; ribbed band-handle-
attachments, irregularly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray to 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Core 2.5 YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 23.7x21.3x1.2 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.8cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; shoulder-neck transition is doubly ridged on the outside;
clear wheel-turning marks on inside neck
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Italian
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=102); 70 BC to start 3rd century AD.
Parallel in the ‘Colle Falcone amphora’ found during profile cleaning (11-07-
2007). Local production?
Drawn: Yes
Rhodian Type
Inv.nr: LAC/74
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Upper half of an amphora
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Description: Cylindrical/piriform body; long, upwards tapering, cylindrical neck; outcurving
rim, thickened and undercut on the outside; long, straight, ring-handles from
shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards neck just below rim, handles pointed
on top at level with rim
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/4 very pale brown to 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Int. 2.5Y 8/4 pale yellow
Core 5YR 8/3 pink
Measurements: 62.0x25.8x1.3 (wall) – 1.7 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.3cm
Comments: Only upper half of amphora remains; few marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked
on inside body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Rhodian Type
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=74); end 1st century BC to mid 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/78
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Shoulder, neck, rim, right handle and attachment of left handle of an amphora
Description: Long, cylindrical neck; rectangular rim, thickening on the outside; flattened lip;
long, straight band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply downwards
towards neck just below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/2 pinkish gray to 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 4/1 dark gray
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 33.0x29.5x1.1 9 (wall) – 1. 4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.4cm
Comments: Only part of shoulder preserved, neck is in good condition save for piece
broken off through to rim (recent fracture?); very few marine incrustations;
inv.nr. marked on inside shoulder
Confronti: USAP 2005, Rhodian Type
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=74); end 1st century BC to mid 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
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Dressel 2-4 Catalan
Inv.nr: LAC/X56
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray to 5YR 8/3 pink
Int. 5YR 8/3 pink
Core 10R 6/6 light red
Measurements: 13.4x14.7x3.3 (wall)
Comments: Worn and damaged; outside shoulder stamped C E L S; findspot Poligono
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 2-4 Catalan
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=94); end 1st century BC to end 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Tripolitanian 1
Inv.nr: LAC/X29
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical/conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened twice on the outside;
convex lip; short band-handle from shoulder to neck, bending sharply just
below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 20.5x23.2x1.6 (wall) – 2.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15.8cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; some rather large inclusions
visible (>2mm)
Confronti: USAP 2005, Tripolitanian 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=304); 1st to mid 2nd century AD
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Drawn: Yes
Tripolitanian 2
Inv.nr: LAC/X4
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Rim fragment of an amphora
Description: Part of conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened twice outside (thickening below
lip is pointed); convex lip
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/3 reddish brown
Int. 10YR 5/6 yellowish brown
Core 10R 5/6 red
Measurements: 23.0x13.0x1.3 (wall) – 2.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 17.0cm
Comments: Only rim of amphora remains; some marine incrustations; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Tripolitanian 2
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=305); 1st to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim)
Inv.nr: LAC/X38
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck and rim of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short cylindrical/conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened
twice on the outside; convex lip
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 12.4x22.2x0.8 (wall) – 3.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 17cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; many marine incrustations
Confronti: USAP 2005, Tripolitanian 2
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=305); 1st to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
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Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.22/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and rim of an amphora
Description: Short, cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving rim, undercut and thickened twice
on the outside; convex lip
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 8/2 pinkish white to 7.5YR 8/4 pink
Int. 7.5YR 8/2 pinkish white
Core 2.5 YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 19.8x17.3x1.1 (wall) – 2.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 16.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations
Confronti: USAP 2005, Tripolitanian 2
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=305); 1st to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Peacock & Williams 66
Inv.nr: LAC/65
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored)
Description: Spike missing; cylindrical rilled body without distinguishable shoulder; straight
vertical rim, thickening on the inside vertical rim; convex lip; small, small ring-
handle left, irregular in section; right handle missing save for attachment (recent
fracture)
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 6/8 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Core 10R 5/6 red to 10R 5/8 red
Measurements: 61.3x25.2x0.8 (wall) – 0.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.2cm
Comments: Complete form, save for missing (recently fractured) right handle and missing
spike; amphora covered in marine incrustations; blackened by firing (2.5YR
N4/ dark gray); inv.nr. marked on tape around handle
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Peacock & Williams 66
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=59); start 1st to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Beltrán 2B
Inv.nr: LAC/61
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored)
Description: Spike missing; long, sagging body which widens towards base; no
distinguishable shoulder; short cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickening on
the inside; tapering, rounded lip; long band-handles from body to rim (meshes
into rim), oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown
Int. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 7.5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Core 7.5YR 6/4 light brown
Measurements: 91.5x34.4x1.4 (wall) – 3.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 20.5cm
Comments: Almost complete form, save for missing spike; pieces of rim chipped off; two
grooves running beneath outcurving part of rim for about 14cm at the back of
the amphora. Although rim is chipped, remaining complete sections at the
front do not show similar or continuation of grooves; inv.nr. marked on paper
at left handle
Confronti: USAP 2005, Beltrán 2B
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=44); Tiberian-Claudian to mid 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Dressel 21-22
Inv.nr: LAC/50
Ware: IVc amphora
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Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored, spike damaged)
Description: Tapering spike; spindle-shaped/piriform body; no distinguishable neck;
outcurving rim, thickened and undercut outside; convex lip; short, ribbed band-
handles bending on body, ovoid/diamond-shaped in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown and 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 4/4 reddish
brown
Int. 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Core 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 4/4 reddish brown
Measurements: 59.3x18.4x0.7 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15.8cm
Comments: Complete form, save for damaged spike; marine incrustations cover body;
inv.nr. marked on tape inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 21-22
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=86); mid to end 1st century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Dressel 20
Inv.nr: LAC/Bol.820.02/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck, rim and one handle (= separate fragment) of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, severely thickened on the outside and concave
on the inside; convex lip; very thick ring-handle bending below rim, roughly
oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/1 to 10YR 7/2 light gray
Int. 10YR 7/1 to 10YR 7/2 light gray & 10YR 8/1 white
Core 2.5Y N 4/ dark gray to 10YR 8/1 white
Measurements: 18.4x19.3 (23.3 with handle)x1.6 (wall) – 4.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 18cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; handle is separate fragment, fracture (recent?) added in
drawing; stamped S AE NI C HE (most probably SAENICHE, see entry
16815 in Corpus CEIPAC) on top of handle
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 20
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=83); mid 1st century to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X59
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Handle of an amphora (+ wall-attachment)
Description: Thick ring-handle, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/3 pink
Int. 5YR 7/3 pink
Core 5YR 7/3 pink
Measurements: 6.6x12.4x1.7 (wall)
Comments: Worn and damaged; stamped A I T A (most probably ATITTAE, see for
example entry 15670 in Corpus CEIPAC) on top of handle
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 20
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=83); mid 1st century to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Gauloise 4
Inv.nr: LAC/10
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Slightly flaring base-ring, rounded edge, outside convex, inside flat; wide,
piriform body; somewhat carinated shoulder (hardly distinguishable due to
wear); small, conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened and severely undercut on
outside; convex lip; ribbed band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending
sharply just below rim (ribs on the sides are narrow and very pronounced),
irregularly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown to 7.5YR 4/4 dark brown
Int. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown to 7.5YR 8/2 pinkish white
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Core 10YR 7/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 68.5x35.2x0.4 (wall) – 1.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 10.8cm. Diameter (base):
7.8cm
Comments: Complete form; marine incrustations on one side of the amphora only,
indicating position on seabed; shoulder on front of amphora seems to be
dented (happened during drying?); inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base)
Inv.nr: LAC/24
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora (restored)
Description: Raised base-ring, rounded edge, inside flat, outside flat; wide piriform body;
short conical/cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving rim, thickened and undercut
on the outside; convex lip; short band-handles with deep vertical groove, from
shoulder to neck, partly oval in section, bending sharply towards neck just
below rim
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Int. 7.5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 7/4 pink
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 65.0x40.5x1.2 (wall) – 2.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.6cm. Diameter (base):
10.9cm
Comments: Complete form; left handle has been reattached; few marine incrustations;
handles have been roughly attached to neck; rectangular hole below shoulder;
horizontal grooves on entire body; inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/25
Ware: IVc amphora
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Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Small, bulbous spike; wide piriform body; small, cylindrical neck; outcurving
rim, thickened and undercut on the outside; convex lip; band-handles from
shoulder to neck, with concave depression on outside, bending just below rim,
roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 7.5YR 5/6 strong brown
Int. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 64.3x38.4x1.2 (wall) – 1.7 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.3cm. Diameter (spike):
6.4cm
Comments: Complete form; some marine incrustations; handles have been attached to the
neck quite roughly; inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/Bol.820.04/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened and undercut
on the outside; convex lip; two ribbed band-handles, bending sharply just
below rim, irregularly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Int. 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 13.9x31.8x1.0 (wall) – 2.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.2
Comments: Slightly worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; handles crudely
attached to neck; stamped M N K on shoulder just below neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
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Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.15/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened on the
outside; convex lip; two ribbed band-handles, bending sharply just below rim,
irregularly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Int. 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Core 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 15.6x31.4x0.9 (wall) – 1.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.6cm
Comments: Slightly worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; handles crudely
attached to neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X12
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short, conical neck; outcurving rim, thickening on the
outside; band-handles with central depression, bending sharply against rim,
irregular in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown
Int. 10YR 7/4 very pale brown
Core 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 15.7x33.7x0.8 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.8cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X19
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Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; outcurving rim, thickening on both out- and inside;
convex/rounded lip; band-handles with central depression, bending just below
rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/1 white to 10YR 7/6 yellow
Int. 10YR 7/4 very pale brown
Core 10YR 6/1 light gray/gray
Measurements: 14.0x26.6x1.0 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X32
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handle-attachments of an amphora
Description: Short, conical neck; slightly outcurving rim, thickened on the outside; convex
lip; band-handle-attachments on shoulder-neck transition, roughly rectangular
in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink to 5YR 8/3 pink
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 9.7x19.4x0.9 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.1cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; handles crudely attached to
neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X43
Ware: IVc amphora
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Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened on the
outside; convex lip; two ribbed band-handles, bending sharply just below rim,
roughly rectangular in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink
Core 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 16.1x29.1x0.8 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.7
Comments: Worn and damaged; a lot of marine incrustations, obscuring rim; origin
Poligono
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X55
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim, one handle and one handle-attachment of an
amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened on the
outside; convex lip; one ribbed band-handle-attachment and one ribbed band-
handle, bending sharply just on level with rim
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/2 light gray
Int. 10YR 7/4 very pale brown
Core 10YR 4/1 dark gray
Measurements: 14.4x26.8x0.9 (wall) – 1.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.5cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; handles quite crudely attached
to neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Gauloise 4
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=136); 50 AD to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
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Beirut 3
Inv.nr: LAC/36
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored, base/spike missing)
Description: Base/spike missing; rilled, conical/piriform body; fairly long, cylindrical neck;
straight, spreading rim, thickened on the outside; beveled, flattened lip; long,
straight, pronouncedly ribbed band-handles, bending sharply towards neck just
below lip, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 10R 5/6 red to 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Measurements: 79.1x31.8x0.6 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.9cm
Comments: Complete form, save for missing spike/base; few marine incrustations; circular
halfway on neck; inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Beirut 3
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=38); end 1st to mid 2nd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Leptiminius 1
Inv.nr: LAC/X35
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck, rim and one handle-attachment of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical neck; outturning rim, doubly grooved outside; convex lip; band-
handle-attachment, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray to 5YR 7/4 pink
Int. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 8.5x16.1x0.8 (wall) – 1.3 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations
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Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Leptiminius 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=352); end 1st to start 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Empoli
Inv.nr: LAC/23
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Small solid spike; piriform body; small cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving
triangular rim with rounded edge; flattened lip; long, ribbed band-handles form
shoulder to neck, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 10YR 5/6 yellowish brown
Int. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 10YR 5/2 grayish brown
Measurements: 75.0x30.5x0.8 (wall) – 1.7 (lip). Diameter (lip): 10.4cm
Comments: Complete form; some marine incrustations, especially around left handle; clear
wheel-turning marks on interior (around neck); very shallow ribbing on
exterior; blackened by firing (10YR 3/1 very dark gray); inv.nr. marked on
iron stand
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Empoli
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=129); 2nd to 5th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Campanian almond-rim type
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.105.03/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
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Description: Rounded shoulder; long, cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened and
slightly undercut on the outside; convex lip; band-handles, bending below rim,
roughly rectangular in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow to 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 26.4x25.9x1.2 (wall) – 1.7 (lip). Diameter (lip): 16.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; wheel-turning marks inside neck; label on outside neck
(Porto 3, Torre Astura, Gioacchimi F.)
Confronti: USAP 2005, Campanian almond-rim type
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=52); start 2nd to start 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Africana 1 Piccolo
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.18/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and one handle of an amphora
Description: Conical neck; one thick band-handle, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR N 7/ light gray to 7.5YR N 6/ light gray/gray
Int. 7.5YR N 7/ light gray
Core 7.5YR N 7/ light gray to 7.5YR N 6/ light gray/gray
Measurements: 9.1x7.5x0.7 (wall)
Comments: Worn and damaged; position unsure
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 1 Piccolo
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=1); mid 2nd to start 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X18
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, part of neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
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Description: Rounded shoulder; cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickening on the outside;
convex lip; short band-handle bending below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/1 white
Int. 10YR 8/1 white
Core 10YR 8/1 white
Measurements: 14.0x16.5x1.0 (wall) – 2.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 1 Piccolo
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=1); mid 2nd to start 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X24
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short, conical/cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving rim,
thickening on the outside and slightly incurving on the inside; convex lip; one
fairly small band-handle, bending below rim
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/0 light gray/gray to 7.5YR 8/0 white
Int. 7.5YR 5/0 gray to 10YR 8/1 white
Core 7.5YR 6/0 light gray/gray
Measurements: 12.8x17.8x1.2 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 1 Piccolo
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=1); mid 2nd to start 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Africana 2A Grande
Inv.nr: LAC/3
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
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Description: Short, stumpy spike; wide, cylindrical body; short, cylindrical neck; slightly
outcurving rim, undercut and thickened twice on the outside; convex lip; short
band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards neck below rim,
oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown to 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Int. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown to 10YR 6/3 pale brown
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 93.8x42.2x0.6 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.3cm. Diameter (spike):
8.2cm
Comments: Complete form; quite a lot marine incrustations; rounded, rectangular hole on
shoulder; inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/4
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Short, stumpy spike; wide, cylindrical body; short, cylindrical neck; slightly
outcurving rim, undercut and thickened twice on the outside; convex lip; short
band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards neck below rim,
oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 10YR 6/2 light brownish gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 97.9x41.3x0.7 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.8cm. Diameter (spike):
9.1cm
Comments: Complete form; one side covered with marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on
inside rim
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
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Inv.nr: LAC/Bol.820.01/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical/conical neck; outcurving rim, undercut and thickened twice on the
outside; convex lip; short band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply
just below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/1 light gray
Int. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 5/8 red
Measurements: 14.3x27.4x0.8 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.8cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; stamped M I V P (?) just
below rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/9
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Tapering spike, bulging in the middle, flat foot; wide, cylindrical body; short,
conical neck; outturning rim with internal angle, undercut, thickened and with
one horizontal groove on the outside; convex lip; short band-handles form
shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards neck below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red and 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 3/2 dark
reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 97.0x42.2x0.5 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.3cm. Diameter (spike):
5.6cm
Comments: Complete form; marine incrustations on one side of body; blackened band (due
to firing) lining incrustations; inv.nr. marked inside rim
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.16/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Conical neck; spreading rim, thickened and undercut on the outside; convex lip;
two band-handle attachments of one handle; two band-handles on level with
rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 5/2 reddish gray to 5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Int. 10R 5/8 red
Core 10R 5/4 weak red to 10R 5/8 red
Measurements: 18.8x39.7x0.9 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; many marine incrustations, obscuring rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X6
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim (damaged) and handles of an amphora
Description: Shoulder of wide, cylindrical body; short, conical/cylindrical neck; slightly
outcurving rim, undercut and thickened twice on the outside with horizontal
groove in between, slightly incurving inside; rounded convex lip; short band-
handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply just below rim, roughly oval in
section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/1 light gray/gray to 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 6/1 light gray/gray to 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Core 10R 6/6 light red
Measurements: 17.7x29.5x1.0 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.3cm
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Comments: Only upper part of amphora remains; worn and damaged; very few marine
incrustations; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X11
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short, conical/cylindrical neck; outturning rim with
internal angle, undercut twice and thickened twice on the outside; convex lip;
one short band-handle below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 10R 6/6 light red to 5YR 4/1 dark gray
Measurements: 19.2x25.9x1.1 (wall) – 2.0 (lip), Diameter (lip): 14.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; black resin (?) visible on interior; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X17
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, part of neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; fairly wide, conical/cylindrical neck; outcurving rim,
thickened twice and undercut twice on the outside; convex lip; fairly short,
ribbed band-handle bending just below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/3 pink to 10YR 7/2 light gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 18.4x21.5x1.0 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; no inv.nr. present
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Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X25
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck and rim of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving rim, thickening on the
outside; convex lip; ribbed band-handles, bending just below rim
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/3 pink
Int. 5YR 8/3 pink to 2.5YR 6/6 light red, 5YR 5/6 yellowish red & 2.5 YR
N 3/ very dark gray
Core 2.5 YR 5/4 reddish brown to 2.5YR 5/8 red
Measurements: 24.8x31.6.1.3 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; many marine incrustations obscuring lip; inside of
shoulder stained with very dark gray blotches and stripes of yellowish red,
perhaps resin/remains of contents?; distinct two-tone fabric
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X28
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical/conical neck; outcurving rim, undercut and thickened twice on the
outside; convex lip; short shallowly ribbed band-handles from shoulder to neck,
bending sharply just below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 10R 5/4 weak red
Measurements: 17.3x29.4x0.9 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.7cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; small hole in rim
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X31
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck and one handle of an amphora
Description: Conical neck; short band-handle from shoulder to neck
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray to 5YR 7/4 pink
Int. 10R 6/3 pale red to 10R 6/4 pale red & 10R 4/1 dark reddish gray
Core 10R 6/3 pale red
Measurements: 10.7x9.4x0.8 (wall). Diameter (inside neck): 11cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations; inside of shoulder and neck
stained with dark reddish gray blotches, perhaps resin/remains of contents?
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X39
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short cylindrical/conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened
twice on the outside; convex lip; two band-handles, bending sharply just below
rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/1 light gray
Int. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray & 7.5YR 4/6 strong brown
Core 2.5YR 6/6 to 2.5YR 6/8 & 5YR 4/2 dark reddish gray
Measurements: 16.6x29.8x0.7 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter: 14.5cm
Comments: Worn and damaged (part of rim missing); some marine incrustations; distinct
two-tone fabric
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X40
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened twice and
undercut once on the outside; convex lip; two band-handles, bending sharply
just below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/1 light gray to 10R 5/2 weak red
Int. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray & 7.5YR 4/6 strong brown
Core 2.5YR 6/6 to 2.5YR 6/8 & 5YR 4/2 dark reddish gray
Measurements: 14.8x32.4x0.9 (wall) – 1.9 (lip). Diameter: 13.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; many marine incrustations, obscuring rim; distinct two-
tone fabric
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X41
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, thickened twice and
undercut once on the outside; convex lip; two band-handles, bending sharply
just below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Core 2.5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Measurements: 19.9x33.3x1.9 (wall) – 2.2 (wall). Diameter (lip: 14.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; many marine incrustations, almost totally obscuring rim;
distinct two-tone fabric
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 2A Grande
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=3); mid 2nd to end 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Dressel 30 - Keay IA
Inv.nr: LAC/Pol.213.01/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; outcurving rim, thickened and shallowly
undercut on the outside; convex lip; two ribbed band-handles, bending sharply
on level with rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/2 pinkish white
Int. 5YR 8/2 pinkish white to 5YR 8/3 pink
Core 5YR 8/3 pink
Measurements: 18.2x36.4x0.9 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.4
Comments: Worn and damaged; some marine incrustations
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 30 - Keay 1A
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=108); 3rd century AD
Drawn: Yes
Dressel 23
Inv.nr: LAC/27
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Short, tapering spike; piriform body; small, cylindrical neck; triangular rim,
thickening on both in- and outside; convex lip; ring-handles from shoulder to
neck, round in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 10YR 7/4 very pale brown
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Int. 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Core 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 52.1x25.4x1.1 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.6cm. Diameter (spike):
3.5cm
Comments: Complete form; few marine incrustations
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Dressel 23
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=87); 3rd to start 6th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Dressel 30 - Keay IB
Inv.nr: LAC/28
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora (restored, in two pieces)
Description: Solid, flaring spike; piriform body; quite rounded shoulder; short, cylindrical
neck; straight, almost vertical collar-rim, thickened and undercut on the
outside; convex lip; ribbed band-handles from shoulder to neck; bending
sharply toward neck just above underside rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red, 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown, 5YR 6/1 light gray
to 5YR 7/1 gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 69.8 (in iron stand)/66.6 (effectively) x36.3x0.8 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter
(lip): 12.6cm. Diameter (spike): 6.2cm
Comments: Complete form, though amphora is in two matching pieces (lower and upper
half, fractured along body); pieces chipped off; fractures and remains of glue
still visible; some marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 30 - Keay 1B
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=329); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
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Inv.nr: LAC/X21
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short, conical neck; spreading, straight rim, thickening on
the outside; flattened/convex lip; band-handles with central groove, bending
just below rim
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/2 light brownish gray
Int. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 13.7x23.1x1.4 (wall) – 2.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 10.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; horizontal groove on transition shoulder-neck; no inv.nr.
present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 30 - Keay 1B
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=329); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X23
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short, conical neck; spreading rim, thickening and deeply &
broadly undercut on the outside, slightly incurving on the inside;
convex/flattened lip; one band-handle with central groove, bending just below
rim
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 13.4x23.2x1.1 (wall) – 1.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.6cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: USAP 2005, Dressel 30 - Keay 1B
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=329); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
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Africana 3A
Inv.nr: LAC/69
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (bottom part damaged, base missing)
Description: Cylindrical body; cylindrical neck; straight, outturning rim with external angle,
slightly thickening on the outside; flattened convex lip; ribbed band-handles
from shoulder-neck transition to neck, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Int. 7.5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Core 7.5YR 5/2 brown
Measurements: 91.8x27.7x1.0 (wall) – 2.0 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.6cm
Comments: Most of amphora remains, base and bottom part missing; somewhat irregular
handles; few marine incrustations (note piece of coral between right handle and
neck); inv.nr. marked on inside body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 3A
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=208); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/70
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Upper half of an amphora with larger piece of body
Description: Larger part of cylindrical body; tapering cylindrical neck; outturning straight
rim with external angle; flattened convex lip; band-handles from shoulder to
neck, bending just below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 7.5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 67.2x25.8x1.1 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.3cm
Comments: Larger part of body at one side mostly preserved (recent fractures?); some
marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on inside body
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Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 3A
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=208); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/72
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Upper half of an amphora
Description: Part of a cylindrical body; short cylindrical neck; outcurving rim; convex lip;
band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending just below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Int. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 38.0x25.3x1.0 (wall) – 1.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.6cm
Comments: Only upper half of amphora remains; lip irregular and somewhat roughly
finished; few marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on inside body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 3A
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=208); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X42
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; short conical neck; straight, slightly outcurving rim,
thickened and undercut on the outside; convex lip; two band-handles, bending
below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Core 2.5YR 4/8 red
Measurements: 16.2x22.1x0.8 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; rather large inclusions visible (>2mm); origin Poligono
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Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Africana 3A
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=208); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X45
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and two handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; long cylindrical neck; spreading rim, thickened on the
inside; convex lip; two long band-handles, bending just below rim, roughly oval
in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/2 pale red to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 24.4x21.7x0.8 (wall) – 1.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; a lot of marine incrustations; origin Poligono; identical
fabric and colours as LAC/X44, same vessel?
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 3A
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=208); end 3rd to 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Africana 3B
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.24/02
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and rim of an amphora
Description: Cylindrical neck; outturning rim, undercut and thickened on the outside;
convex lip
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Measurements: 6.2x14.6x0.7 (wall) – 2.0 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.6cm
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Comments: Worn and damaged; rather large inclusions visible (>2mm)
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 3B
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=309); 4th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Keay 52
Inv.nr: LAC/20
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored, base missing)
Description: Base missing; globular/bag-shaped body; small conical neck; outcurving rim;
slightly thickening convex lip; long ring-handles, oval/round in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Int. 2.5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 5/8 red
Measurements: 46.0x27.4x0.9 (wall) – 0.7 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.1cm
Comments: Almost complete form; unclear whether a base or a spike has once been
attached; some marine incrustations; finishing seems a bit rough around the
neck and handles; blackened by firing (2.5YR N3/ very dark gray); inv.nr.
marked on iron stand
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Keay 52
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=161); mid 4th to 7th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/21
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (restored, neck and rim damaged)
Description: Raised base-ring, rounded edge, inside flat, outside concave turning to convex
centre-point; cylindrical/piriform body; cylindrical neck; spreading triangular
rim; convex lip; long band-handles (protruding) from shoulder to neck, oval in
section
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Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 10YR 7/6 yellow
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 46.0x26.8x0.5 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): ±10cm. Diameter (base-ring):
8.4cm
Comments: Complete form, save for severely damaged neck and rim (recent fractures); few
marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on iron stand
Confronti: USAP 2005, Keay 52
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=161); mid 4th to 7th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/31
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (rim damaged)
Description: Raised base-ring, slightly beveled/rounded edge, concave outside turning to
slightly convex centre-point, inside unknown; downward tapering, piriform
body (rilled); fairly long, cylindrical/conical neck; slightly incurving, triangular
rim; convex lip; fairly long band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending
towards neck below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 7.5YR 3/2 dark brown
Int. 7.5YR 4/2 dark brown
Core 7.5YR 4/2 dark brown
Measurements: 50.7x22.5x0.6 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 10.2cm. Diameter (base):
9.6cm
Comments: Almost complete form, save for damaged rim; hardly any marine incrustations;
inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: USAP 2005, Keay 52
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=161); mid 4th to 7th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/49
Ware: IVc amphora
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Shape: Almost complete amphora (base-ring damaged)
Description: Raised base-ring, rounded edge, inside unknown, outside unknown but
probably slightly concave (floor of base-ring missing); piriform body; small
cylindrical neck; straight, tapering rim, thickening on the outside; convex lip;
thick ring-handles from shoulder to neck, round in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 4/2 weak red to 2.5YR 5/4 reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 4/2 weak red
Core 2.5YR 4/8 red
Measurements: 48.0x26.0x0.5 (wall) – 0.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 7.7cm. Diameter (base-ring):
8.0cm
Comments: Complete form, save for missing floor of base-ring; some recent chipping at rim
and body; amphora covered for most part in marine incrustations (though
much of it has been cleaned off); inv.nr. marked on note in neck
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Keay 52
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=161); mid 4th to 7th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/53
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Flaring base-ring, rounded edge, inside flattened, outside concave turning to
convex centre-point; piriform body; small cylindrical neck; triangular rim,
almost vertical inside, grooved once horizontally inside to receive stopper;
pointed lip; band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending halfway shoulder
towards neck, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/2 white to 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Int. 10YR 8/2 white to 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Core 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 40/5x23.0x0.9 (wall) – 1.3 (lip). Diameter (lip): 8.7cm. Diameter (base):
7.2cm
Comments: Complete form; worn; left handle crudely attached to neck; few marine
incrustations; inv.nr. marked on note between handle and body
Confronti: USAP 2005, Keay 52
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(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=161); mid 4th to 7th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Africana 3C
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.24/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Rim of an amphora
Description: Outturning rim, undercut and thickened on the outside; convex lip
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 7.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 7.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 3.4x14.1x0.8 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.1cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; very few marine incrustations
Confronti: USAP 2005, Africana 3C
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=310); end 4th to mid 5th century AD
Drawn: Yes
Spatheion 1
Inv.nr: LAC/38
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (damaged spike)
Description: Long, tapering spike (damaged); long, narrow, cylindrical body; long,
conical/cylindrical neck; slightly outcurving, triangular rim, thickened and
undercut on the outside; convex lip; short band-handles, bending on neck,
roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/1 white, 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 4/2 weak red
Int. 5YR 8/1 white
Core 10R 4/8 red
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Measurements: 79.8x16.0x1.1 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.0cm
Comments: Complete form, save for damaged spike; upper half of amphora totally covered
in marine incrustations, obscuring most of the neck and handles; inv.nr. marked
on note in neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Spatheion 1
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=289); end 4th to mid 5th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Keay 59
Inv.nr: LAC/73
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (lowest part of body + base/spike missing)
Description: Long, cylindrical body; short, conical/cylindrical neck; outcurving rim with
long and shallow undercut; convex lip; short band-handles from shoulder to
neck, bending halfway towards neck, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 5/4 yellowish brown to 10YR 7/3 very pale brown
Int. 10YR 5/4 yellowish brown to 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Core 10YR 5/4 yellowish brown to 10YR 7/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 88.0x25.8x1.1 (wall) – 3.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 13.2cm
Comments: Almost complete form, lowest part of body + base/spike missing; some marine
incrustations; inv.nr. marked on inside body
Confronti: Probably USAP 2005, Keay 59
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=163); end 4th to mid 5th century AD
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Keay 62
Inv.nr: LAC/X57
Ware: IVc amphora
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Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Short, tapering spike with encircling ridge turning into knobbed tip
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown to 10YR 5/1 gray
Int. 10YR 5/1 gray
Core 10YR 7/3 very pale brown
Measurements: 7.5x5.6x1.1 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.1cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; gray ‘lump’ inside spike; graffiti on outside spike?
Confronti: USAP 2005, Keay 62
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=168 ;
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=349); mid 5th century AD to start 7th century AD ; Keay 1984, Type LXII
Var. O (pp. 343, 346)
Drawn: Yes
Keay 55
Inv.nr: LAC/75
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Larger part of an amphora
Description: Long, cylindrical body; cylindrical/conical neck; straight, almost vertical collar-
rim; convex lip; band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending towards neck just
below rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 81.3x35.0x1.1 (wall) – 1.8 (lip). Diameter (lip): 11.8cm
Comments: Larger piece of body remains, no base or spike present; some marine
incrustations on only one side, indicating position on seabed; inv.nr. marked on
outside neck
Confronti: USAP 2005, Keay 55
(http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/archive/amphora_ahrb_2005/details.cfm?id
=164), end 5th to mid 6th century AD
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Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
AMPHORAE WITHOUT CONFRONTI (SORTED ON INV.NR.)
Inv.nr: LAC/14
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora (restored)
Description: Short, stumpy spike; globular/bag-shaped body; cylindrical neck; thickened
outturning rim with external angle and groove on exterior just below
thickening; flattened lip; band-handles from shoulder to neck, with concave
depression on inside, bending just below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 4/4 reddish brown
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 56.7x34.0x0.5 (wall) – 2.1 (lip), Diameter (lip): 14.1cm. Diameter (spike):
4.0cm
Comments: Complete form, fractures remain clearly visible; many marine incrustations;
inv.nr. marked on inside rim
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/17
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Concave base, turning to convex centre-point, rounded edge; globular/bag-
shaped body; mo distinguishable neck; outturning rim with external angle and
straight vertical section inside just below lip; flattened lip; band-handles from
shoulder to rim, meshing into rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 7.5YR 4/2 dark brown
Int. 7.5YR N7/ light gray to 7.5YR N6/ gray
Core 7.5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 53.3x40.4x1.1 (wall) – 1.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 16.9cm
Comments: Complete form; very few marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on inside rim
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Confronti: None, but rim bears resemblance to Almagro 50
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base)
Inv.nr: LAC/29
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora (restored)
Description: Concave base, rounded edge; rilled, piriform body; short, cylindrical neck;
straight, vertical collar-rim, thickening on both in- and outside; convex lip;
band-handles from shoulder to rim, with very shallow concave depression on
inside, bending sharply above rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/4 pink to 5YR 7/4 pink
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 50.8x32.6x0.7 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.7cm
Comments: Complete form, handles have been reattached; few marine incrustations; inv.nr.
marked on inside rim
Confronti: None, but body rilling and general appearance suggest a Late
Roman/Byzantine form
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base)
Inv.nr: LAC/45
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (rim damaged/missing and right handle missing)
Description: Flaring base-ring, rounded edge, inside concave, outside from edge concave,
then convex turning to even more convex centre-point; wide, globular/piriform
body; short, conical neck; no rim present; left band-handle from shoulder to
neck, bending towards neck below missing rim, roughly oval in section; right
handle not present
Colors: Ext. 10YR 6/6 brownish yellow to 7.5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 5/8 yellowish red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 32.5x26.7x0.5 (wall). Diameter (base): 8.2cm
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Comments: Complete form, save for damaged/missing rim and missing right handle;
marine incrustations on one side of form; blackened by firing; inv.nr. marked
on note between body and handle
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes (handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/47
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Raised base-ring, rounded edge, outside convex, inside unknown; piriform
body; short, cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, slightly thickened outside; convex
lip; short band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending towards neck below
rim, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/3 very pale brown to 5YR 7/4 pink
Int. 5YR 7/4 pink
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 27.8x18.5x0.7 (wall) – 0.75 (lip). Diameter (lip): 6.4cm. Diameter (base):
7.8cm
Comments: Complete form; lip severely worn; some marine incrustations; small, cylindrical
hole on shoulder; inv.nr. marked on note inside handle
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/48
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (rim damaged)
Description: Flat base, inside concave; piriform/globular body; outcurving rim; convex lip;
fairly short ribbed band-handles (3 ribs) from shoulder to neck, bending
sharply towards neck just below and against rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 10YR 6/3 pale brown
Int. 10YR 6/3 pale brown
Core 10YR 6/3 pale brown
Measurements: 31.0x19.0x0.4 (wall) – 0.6 (lip). Diameter (lip): 15cm. Diameter (base): 8cm
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Comments: Almost complete form, save for damaged rim; some marine incrustations; trace
of groove on body at one side of form (result of production process?); inv.nr.
marked on note between handle and body
Confronti: None, but form reminds of a small, flat-bottomed version of Dressel 21-22
(similar to LAC/54, but with different rim)
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base)
Inv.nr: LAC/52
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Complete amphora
Description: Rounded base, concave centre-point outside; shallowly rilled, piriform body;
short, conical neck; slightly outcurving rim, thickened on both in- and outside;
convex lip; band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply above rim,
rectangular with rounded edges in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown
Int. 7.5YR 6/4 light brown
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 30.5x22.0x0.8 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 5.4cm
Comments: Complete form; totally covered in marine incrustations, obscuring most of
profile and rim details; inv.nr. marked on tape on outside body
Confronti: None, but appears to be a very worn specimen of the same form as LAC/29
(possibly Late Roman/Byzantine)
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, base)
Inv.nr: LAC/54
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Almost complete amphora (rim damaged)
Description: Flat base, rounded edge, inside flat, outside flat; tapering body; very short,
cylindrical neck; outcurving rim, one horizontal groove below lip; convex lip;
very small band-handles from shoulder to neck, bending sharply towards neck
just below rim
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 4/6 red and 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 5YR 5/4 reddish
brown
Int. 5YR 5/4 reddish brown
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Core 5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 33.0x15.0x0.4 (wall) – 0.5 (lip). Diameter (lip): 12.4cm. Diameter (spike):
7.0cm
Comments: Complete form, save for damaged rim (triangular piece missing); some marine
incrustations; inv.nr. marked on note inside neck
Confronti: None, but form reminds of a small, flat-bottomed version of Dressel 21-22
(similar to LAC/48, but with different rim)
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle, neck)
Inv.nr: LAC/79
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Body and neck (or part of spike; unsure) of an amphora
Description: Tapering body, rilled cylindrical neck (or part of spike)
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 5/4 brown to 7.5YR 4/6 strong brown
Int. 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Core 7.5YR 5/4 brown
Measurements: 68.5x31.0x0.9 (wall). Diameter (neck): 11.2cm
Comments: Only body and neck of amphora remain, though not clear if form is perhaps
upside down (so neck is in fact part of spike); large hole (5cm) on shoulder
where handle might have been attached (no such hole on the other side
though); hardly any marine incrustations; inv.nr. marked on outside neck
Confronti: None, but probably African cylindrical
Drawn: No
Inv.nr: LAC/Bol.820.03/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck, rim, one handle and two handle-attachments of an amphora
Description: Conical neck; first spreading then incurving rim; convex, undercut lip; two
band-handle attachments of one handle; one small band-handle bending sharply
below rim, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/3 pink to 5YR 8/2 pinkish white
Int. 5YR 7/3 pink to 5YR 8/2 pinkish white
Core 5YR 7/3 pink
Measurements: 16.8x15.2x0.8 (wall) – 0.5 (rim) – 0.9 (lip). Diameter (lip): 8.7cm
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Comments: Worn and damaged; awkward shape, late or Eastern vessel?
Confronti: None, but resembles Haltern 70 family
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Cam.341.01/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Long, stumpy spike, concave inside with convex centre; flaring wall
Colours: Ext. 7.5YR 8/2 pinkish white to 7.5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Int. 5YR 8/3 pink to 7.5YR 8/6 reddish yellow
Core 7.5YR 8/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 11.7x12.9x0.8 (wall). Diameter (spike): 4.5cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Cam.341.01/02
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Short, stumpy spike, concave inside with convex centre; flaring wall
Colours: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 3,5x4.8x0.7 (wall). Diameter (spike): 4.8cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; only tip remains
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/Pol.205.10/02
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Handle of an amphora (+ wall-attachment)
Description: Thick, fairly short ring-handle, round in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 8/4 pink
Int. 5YR 8/4 pink to 10YR 8/2 white
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Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 14.1x7.6x1.6 (wall)
Comments: Very worn and damaged; very light colored fabric, reminiscent of Cretarossa
spikes (LAC/Ct.971.01/04-08) and LAC/Pol.205.10/01
Confronti: Probably belonging to same amphora as LAC/Pol.205.10/01
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/TA.101.20/01
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of body, shoulder, neck and two handles of an amphora
Description: Piriform body, carinated shoulder; short conical neck; two ridged band-handles,
roughly round in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR5/1 gray to 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Int. 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Core 5YR5/1 gray to 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Measurements: 36.0x35.8x0.9 (wall). Diameter (outside neck): 7.5cm
Comments: Somewhat restored body; worn and damaged; no rim present; handles seem to
have a thick layer (3mm) of differently colored clay on them (slip?)
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X5
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Damaged spike and bottom part of an amphora
Description: Beginning of tapering spike; flaring, conical lower part of body
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Int. 2.5YR 5/8 red
Core 2.5YR 5/8 red
Measurements: 25.6x24.7x1.0 (wall). Diameter (spike): ca. 6.5cm at the startning
Comments: Only lower part of amphora remains; lots of marine incrustations; no inv.nr.
present
Confronti: None
Drawn: No
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Inv.nr: LAC/X7
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Base and part of body of an amphora
Description: Raised base-ring, rounded edge, inside concave, outside convex; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 7.5R 4/0 dark gray to 10YR 7/1 light gray
Int. 10YR 5/1 gray
Core 7.5R 5/0 gray to 10YR 7/1 light gray
Measurements: 13.2x18.8x1.3 (wall). Diameter (base): 10.7cm
Comments: Only lowest part of amphora remains; worn and damaged; hardly any marine
incrustations; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes (base-ring)
Inv.nr: LAC/X8
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike and lower part of an amphora (restored)
Description: Tapering spike; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 10YR 7/1 light gray to 10YR 5/1 gray
Int. 10YR 6/1 gray
Core 10R 4/1 dark reddish gray
Measurements: 52.4x28.8x1.6 (wall)
Comments: Only lower part of amphora remains; worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: None, but possibly African cylindrical (grey exterior possible indicator for
Tunisian fabric)
Drawn: Yes (spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/X13
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Slightly tapering, straight spike
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Int. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 26.9x14.4x0.9 (wall). Diameter (spike): 4.5cm
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Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical amphora
Drawn: Yes (spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/X14
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Tapering spike, bulbous knob
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 21.5x10.1x1.2 (wall). Diameter (spike): 3.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical amphora
Drawn: Yes (spike)
Inv.nr: LAC/X20
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and handles of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder; outturning triangular rim with external angle, thickening on
the outside; convex lip; band-handles, bending just below rim
Colors: Ext. 10YR 8/3 very pale brown
Int. 7.5YR 8/2 pinkish white
Core 7.5YR 8/4 pink
Measurements: 18.2x25.1x1.1 (wall) – 2.4 (lip). Diameter (lip): 14.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: None, but it is a definite African cylindrical. Keay 1984, Type LXXXV (pp.
376-379) is a possibility
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X22
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim, one handle and one handle-attachment of an
amphora
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Description: Rounded shoulder; long, cylindrical neck; straight, upright rim, thickening on
the outside; convex lip; one irregularly ribbed band-handle
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow to 10YR 7/4 very pale brown
Int. 10YR 5/3 brown
Core 2.5Y 7/4 pale yellow
Measurements: 17.8x14.8x0.6 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 10.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; neck shallowly ribbed; handle very irregular in section and
overall appearance; no inv.nr. present
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes (rim, handle)
Inv.nr: LAC/X33
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim, handle and handle-attachment of an amphora
Description: Short, conical neck; slightly outcurving rim; convex lip; one ribbed band-
handle-attachment; one ribbed band-handle, roughly rectangular in section
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/3 light reddish brown
Int. 5YR 6/3 light reddish brown
Core 5YR 6/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 9.2x20.5x0.9 (wall) – 1.1 (lip). Diameter (lip): 8.1cm
Comments: Very worn and damaged, especially rim; some marine incrustations
Confronti: None, but resembles a badly worn rim of an Almagro 50
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X34
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of shoulder, neck, rim and one handle of an amphora
Description: Rounded shoulder, short, cylindrical neck; spreading, slightly outcurving rim;
grooved, convex lip; one band-handle, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 15.5x10.2x0.8 (wall) – 1.2 (lip). Diameter (lip): 9.0cm
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Comments: Worn and damaged; many marine incrustations, five grooves on outside neck
inside handle
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X36
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and one handle of an amphora
Description: Short, conical neck; thin band-handle, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Int. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 9.3x6.2x0.3 (wall)
Comments: Very worn and damaged; position unsure
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X37
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and one handle of an amphora
Description: Short, conical neck; thick band-handle, oval in section
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 10.6x9.8x0.7 (wall)
Comments: Very worn and damaged; position unsure
Confronti: None, but possibly African cylindrical (handle reminiscent of Africana 3A)
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X44
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Rounded, short and stumpy spike; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/2 pale red to 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
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Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 19.5x16.5x0.9 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; rather large inclusions visible (>2mm); origin Poligono
Confronti: None, but possibly African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X46
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Long, tapering, knobbed spike; slightly flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 15.1x8.0x1.9 (wall). Diameter (spike): 5.0cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; white slip on exterior
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X47
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Rounded, short and stumpy spike; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Int. 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray to 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Measurements: 12.8x11.3x3.2 (wall). Diameter (spike): 4.7cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X48
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
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Description: Rounded, long and stumpy solid spike; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow to 5YR 6/2 pinkish gray
Int. 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Core 5YR 7/6 reddish yellow
Measurements: 13.5x6.5x1.7 (wall). Diameter (spike): 6.7cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X49
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 8/4 pink to 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red to 5YR 7/4 pink
Core 5YR 7/4 pink
Measurements: 8.1x11.3x0.7 (wall). Diameter (spike): 7.0cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; small hole outside
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X50
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed, somewhat tapering spike; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 8/4 pink to 2.5YR 5/8 red
Int. 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 5/6 red
Measurements: 13.1x9.9x0.8 (wall). Diameter (spike): 3.2cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; fabric speckled white inside
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X51
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Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Knobbed spike; flattened outside; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown to 2.5YR 5/6 red
Core 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Measurements: 10.7x12.7x1.0 (wall). Diameter (spike): 6.4cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X52
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Short, stumpy, solid spike; flattened outside
Colors: Ext. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Int. 2.5YR 6/4 light reddish brown
Core 2.5YR 6/8 light red
Measurements: 9.8x7.8. Diameter (spike): 6.9cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; fabric speckled white
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X53
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Short, somewhat bulbous, solid spike; flattened outside
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Int. 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Core 2.5YR 6/6 light red
Measurements: 9.8x7.3. Diameter (spike): 6.0cm
Comments: Worn and damaged; white slip on exterior
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
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Inv.nr: LAC/X60
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Spike of an amphora
Description: Long, thick spike, ending in small solid ring; flaring wall
Colors: Ext. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray to 10R 6/8 light red
Int. 5YR 7/2 pinkish gray
Core 10R 6/8 light red
Measurements: 15.6x8.8x1.4 (wall) – Diameter (spike): 5.9cm
Comments: Worn and damaged
Confronti: None, but probably of an African cylindrical
Drawn: Yes
Inv.nr: LAC/X63
Ware: IVc amphora
Shape: Part of neck and one handle of an amphora
Description: Conical/cylindrical neck; one band-handle, roughly oval in section
Colors: Ext. 7.5YR 7/2 pinkish gray and 7.5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Int. 7.5YR 7/8 reddish yellow
Core 10R 5/6 red
Measurements: 11.7x9.6x0.9 (wall)
Comments: Worn and damaged; position unsure
Confronti: None
Drawn: Yes
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DRAWINGS
This section contains a selection of digitized drawings; one for each amphora type in the LAC. The
drawings have generally been made by myself, and have been digitized by GIA archaeological illustrators
S.E. Boersma and S. Tiebackx.
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DRAWINGS OF REFERENCED LAC AMPHORAE
Tipo Py 5
Fig. 1: LAC/X54
Typo Py 4A
Fig. 2: LAC/15
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Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS IV (Greco-Italiche antiche)
Fig. 3: LAC/5
Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS V (Greco-Italiche antiche)
Fig. 4: LAC/76
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Greco-Italic/Tipo MGS VI (Greco-Italiche antiche)
Fig. 5: LAC/35
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Pompeii 38
Fig. 6: LAC/26
Van der Werff 2
Fig. 7: LAC/39
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Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1A)
Fig. 8: LAC/2
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Dressel 1/Dressel 1 (Tipo 1B)
Fig. 9: LAC/6
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Dressel 1
Fig. 10: LAC/22
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Type 3 Unknown rim ‘type A’
Fig. 11: LAC/Ct.971.01/01
Type 4 Unknown rim ‘type B’
Fig. 12: LAC/X26
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Type 8 Unknown base ‘type B’
Fig. 13: LAC/Ct.971.01/04
Brindisian amphora
Fig. 14: LAC/X1
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Dressel 2-4 Cos
Fig. 15: LAC/117750
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Forlimpopoli
Fig. 16: LAC/11
Agora F65-66
Fig. 17: LAC/X3
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Haltern 70
Fig. 18: LAC/13
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Dressel 2-4 Italian
Fig. 19: LAC/117749
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Rhodian Type
Fig. 20: LAC/74
Dressel 2-4 Catalan
Fig. 21: LAC/X56
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Tripolitanian 1
Fig. 22: LAC/X29
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Tripolitanian 2
Fig. 23: LAC/X4
Peacock & Williams 66
Fig. 24: LAC/65
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Beltrán 2B
Fig. 25: LAC/61
Dressel 21-22
Fig. 26: LAC/50
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Dressel 20
Fig. 27: LAC/Bol.820.02/01
Gauloise 4
Fig. 28: LAC/10
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Beirut 3
Fig. 29: LAC/36
Leptiminius 1
Fig. 30: LAC/X35
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Empoli
Fig. 31: LAC/23
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Campanian almond-rim type
Fig. 32: LAC/TA.105.03/01
Africana 1 Piccolo
Fig. 33: LAC/X18
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Africana 2A Grande
Fig. 34: LAC/9
Dressel 30 - Keay 1A
Fig. 35: LAC/Pol.213.01/01
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Dressel 23
Fig. 36: LAC/27
Dressel 30 - Keay 1B
Fig. 37: LAC/28
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Africana 3A
Fig. 38: LAC/69
Africana 3B
Fig. 39: LAC/TA.101.24/02
- 105 -
Keay 52
Fig. 40 : LAC/31
Africana 3C
Fig. 41: LAC/TA.101.24/01
Spatheion 1
Fig. 42: LAC/38
- 106 -
Keay 59
Fig. 43: LAC/73
Keay 62
Fig. 44: LAC/X57
- 107 -
Keay 55
Fig. 45: LAC/75
MISCELANNEOUS STAMPS
Fig. 46: LAC/X59
Fig. 47: LAC/Bol.820.04/01
Fig. 48: LAC/Bol.820.01/01