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Rim type - Triangular The rim has two straight, angled sides, resembling two partial sides of a triangle. | |
Shoulder type - Rounded The shoulder is noticeably present, usually supporting the handles, but there is no ridge. | |
Handles in profile - Ear-shaped These handles are similar to the 'curved' variety, but are more reminiscent of the shape of a human ear. | |
Handles in section - Round The handle is circular, or nearly circular, in section. | |
Neck type - Hourglass The neck takes the form of an hourglass, narrowing at its mid-point. | |
Body type - Ovoid The body is ovoid or elliptical in profile. | |
Base type - Button There is a noticeable button-shape at the base of the amphora. | |
Capacity (average) Unsure | |
Height 70.00cm - 84.00cm | Width 0.00cm - 35.00cm |
Rim diameter 13.00cm - 15.00cm | |
Fabric Tripolitanian fine fabric Tripolitanian coarser fabric |