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Dr
David
Williams
Dept of Archaeology
University of Southampton
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Highfield
Southampton
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England
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Rim type - Flaring The rim flares out sharply, in a more pronounced manner than an everted rim. | |
Shoulder type - Rounded The shoulder is noticeably present, usually supporting the handles, but there is no ridge. | |
Handles in profile - Long vertical These handles generaly appear on long-necked amphorae, attaching near the top of the neck progressing vertically downwards to the shoulder. | |
Handles in section - Ovoid/Elliptical The handle appears to be ovoid or elliptical in section. | |
Neck type - Hourglass The neck takes the form of an hourglass, narrowing at its mid-point. | |
Body type - Piriform The body is pear-shaped: it is wider towards the bottom of the amphora. | |
Base type - Long hollow The base and foot are long and hollow. | |
Capacity (average) Unsure | |
Height 75.00cm - 90.00cm | Width 0.00cm |
Rim diameter 18.00cm - 22.00cm | |
Fabric Cádiz fabric |