Agora Object: Agora XXIX, no. 1706 Dimensions: | | H. 6.9; Diam. 6.6. | Chronology: | | Context of 325-200 | Deposit: | | E 15:7, lower fill | Published Number: | | AV 29.1706 | References: | | Object: P 3794
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Situla.
Foot and rim chipped.
Raised base with flaring profile; concave underside. Deep body with two grooves below projecting rim. Strap handle, concave to outside.
Fine, porous, very micaceous fabric with large red and white inclusions; reddish yellow (5YR 6/6), mottled to gray and yellow, possibly burnt; thin, dull gray-to-orange wash.
Cf. Ancient Macedonia, no. 362, pp. 390--391, a miniature from a child's grave.
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