Agora Object: SS 659
Inventory Number:   SS 659
Section Number:   Θ 342
Title:   Stamped Amphora Handle: Unidentified
Category:   SS Misc.
Description:   Broad handle, curving down close.
Fairly fine red clay with distinct lighter surface layer (with an inner break line) and gray core; light slip as on the Knidian handles.
Impression from an enghraved gem; a satyr plays the pipes as he dances right.
Cf. Hesperia 3 (1934), p. 299, n. 5.
Notes:   Stp: gem impression*
Fab: MSBF comment "fab cf Ch"*
Par: no other ex on file (VG 11.49)*
Cxt: H-I-J 12--13*
Context:   Middle Stoa Building Field; southeast trench. Area: H-I-J 12-13
Writing:   satyr piping
Negatives:   Leica
Dimensions:   Th. 0.024; W. 0.039
Date:   6 March 1933
Section:   Θ
Grid:   Θ:40/Β-Η
Elevation:   60.40m.
Masl:   60.4m.
Deposit:   H-K 12-14
References:   Image: 2010.01.0082 (Leica SS 659)
Deposit: H-K 12-14
Card: SS 659