Agora Object: Agora XXIX, no. 1515 Dimensions: | | P.H. 14.9; Diam. 14.9. | Chronology: | | 2nd- to 1st-century context | Deposit: | | D 11:4, lower fill | Published Number: | | AV 29.1515 | References: | | Object: P 7000
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Neck, handle, and one-third of body missing.
Flaring foot; curved resting surface; slightly pointed underside.
Strap handle. Decoration in red to brown glaze: band on foot and at base of neck; one broad band with two narrow ones above and below at belly; on shoulder, corolla of lotus petals with jeweled ribs alternating with rays. Hard, somewhat coarse, very micaceous, light red fabric (2.5YR 6/6) with black, red, and white inclusions; dull, pink slip (5YR 7/3).
For lotus corolla see under 1512.
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