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Nbp. 661: Dug in 1st c. Cleaned out almost to bottom shortly after the middle of the 3rd c. and used for a few years. During Herulian invasion of 267, Laughing Faun broken up and thrown in. Thereafter ... 1st-5th c. A.D., 2nd c. A.D.=POU |
Coins:
5 May 1932 #1-#7
Laughing faun found at this level with pottery similar to that of group K (miniature) ... 3rd c.-267 A.D. |
| Mixed ... E. Vanderpool ... 389 582 ... 1932 |
Front part of head.
Features of slight projection in smooth face. Flowing wavy hair.
White paint on eyes and hair, with traces of black. Well. Found in going through mud.
3rd c. A.D. Leica ... 5 May 1932 |
| Nozzle broken away.
On rim, ovule pattern, panelled.
On discus, on top part, bearded figure in tunic, boots and small cap, facing right, holding shield before him. Filling hole on center right, between ... 5 May 1932 |
Rim and body covered with small globules.
Plain discus, concave, with ridges round outer edge.
On nozzle, degenerate volutes affording transition to rim.
High vertical handle, grooved.
On bottom, narrow ... 5 May 1932 |
Mended from two fragments; broken below collar; nose missing. Eyes bored. Mold made with careful join; remains of glaze inside, at mouth end.
Cf. BMC Lamps, pl. VI, no. 85 and Alexandria Museum no. 6502 ... 5 May 1932 |
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