Geometric amphora from the Sanctuary, square K V/ζ6 (2)
Object card: 1969. Mission archéologique française de Kition-Salamine (MOM, Lyon), Nakala, SAL_5336. "Geometric amphora from the Sanctuary, square K V/ζ6 (2)". CC BY 4.0. Resized.
Geometric amphora with an annular base set slightly off the body, ovoid body, concave neck and horizontal handles, bearing deeply incised marks. Painted decoration on the handles, shoulder and neck, with geometric motifs (lozenges, cross-hatched triangles). Salmon-coloured clay, wheel-thrown. H. 48 cm, diam. 36 cm. Inventory V_0766; 8 October 1969.
French, as on the record
chantier : Sanctuaire
objet : Amphore
carre : K V/ζ6 (2)
dessin : D_2435
diapositives : C_6549
inv objet : V_0766
negatif : 04401_03
negatif : 04401_04
negatif : 04401_02
type :Géométriques
Amphore géométrique, base annulaire en léger ressaut, panse ovoïde, col concave, anses horizontales, portant des marques profondément incisées. Décor peint (anses, épaule, col), motifs géométriques (losanges, triangles quadrillés). Argile saumon, tourné. H. 48, diam. 36
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