Oinochoe

Alternative Title

Pitcher

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Heavy pitcher has two inscribed bands at the shoulder and three at the neck. Handle has a ridge along the outside. The handle terminates at the top in a thumb-piece and a crescent-shaped attachment that fits the uneven rim of the pitcher. The bottom of the handle terminates on a number of solder patches. The mouth is round. The base is out-of-round and slightly indented. The body has several dents.

Keywords

Lead Oinochoe

Time Period

2nd-4th Century CE

Material

Copper alloy

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

12.4 x 9.2 cm.

Media Type

Pitchers

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

11

Identifier

R30-00042

Notes

citation/reference: Colt Archaeological Institute, Excavations at Nessana. Color: Grey, tan encrustation. View description: Side view. Condition: Good.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Oinochoe" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 44.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/44

Equipment

AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G, Canon EOS 5DS

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Artec Studio 12 Professional

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)