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[Agora Object] PNAH 22: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian I

Russet buff clay, much mica; gray core. Nb. No. 2. Trench J, Assembly Place; filling of Period III. [ΘΑ]ΣΙΩΝ [ΑΡΙΣ]Τ[ΑΓΟΡΗΣ;] 339 ... 29 Jan 1931 ... Trench J, Assembly Place; filling of Period III.

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[Agora Object] J 139: Stone Piece of Ring

Oval setting from bezel. Flat on bottom, convex on top, carefully polished but undecorated. Almost colorless, slightly veined. In earth around burial in trench 18 (grave 23). Leica, 79-12-11, 79-12-12, ... 7 June 1963

[Agora Object] J 129: Gold Earring Fragment

A tiny lion 's head, from an earring. There is a wire strung through the lion 's head for hanging, bent back for whiskers. Middle Stoa, area north 3, against tie-wall in footing trench by pier 2. Middle ... 19 March 1953

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[Agora Object] J 138: Seal Stone

Engraved gnostic seal stone. Obverse: Aphrodite (?) standing, flanked by Eros holding a mirror (?), and a bird on a basin. Reverse: Moon and stars above aedicula with inscription: APWI IΦPA CIC under ... 7 June 1963

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[Agora Object] J 230: Carved Ring Bezel

Intact. Small oval carved ring bezel of translucent green stone. Convex front and back meeting at a sharp edge. Helmeted, draped seating female figure holding a Nike in outstreched left hand, the rim ... 17 June 1999

[Agora Object] P 10779: Krater Fragment with Graffito

Base fragment from a large partly-glazed krater. Incised on under side: Glaze red inside; brown band on foot. Tholos Trench J, layer III. Ca. second quarter of 5th. c.; some late intrusions. 2409 Leica ... 18 June 1937 ... Tholos Trench J, layer III.

[Agora Object] PNP 158: Red Figure Krater Fragment

Fragment from upper wall. Nike, right, wearing a thin chiton; her hair, which projects above in a tuft of curls is bound by an embroidered band broad at the back. Relief contour; brown wash and detail ... 3 February 1931 ... Trench J.

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[Agora Object] P 10782: Black Figure Neck Amphora Fragment

Wall fragment from a thin-walled closed vase; broken all around. Male figure standing to right, kithara in hand. An upright object in the background. Hasty incision; applied white for the suspension cord ... 18 June 1937 ... Tholos Trench J, layer IX.

[Agora Object] PNP 31: Red Figure Plate Fragment

I. Youth moving left (?) or leaning his right foot on a rock (?); the ends of his short cloak flying. No relief contour. Ring foot with resting surface reserved. Nearer the centre of the underside, a ... 29 January 1931 ... Trench J.

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[Agora Object] MC 400: Token

Obverse: eagle standing left, head thrown back. In field to right, a draped female figure erect, Demeter or Artemis (?), a tall torch (?) in either hand. In field to left, a branch and an inscription ... 18 June 1937 ... Tholos trench J, layer II.

[Agora Object] P 10783: Vessel Fragments: Official Measure

a) Black glaze on inside and on top; three shallow grooves on outside. b) Fragment from lower wall; black glazed on inside, reserved on outside with at least three shallow grooves toward the bottom. In ... 17 June 1937 ... Tholos Trench J, firm earth in bottom of pillaged trench for north wall of room to west of Tholos.

[Agora Object] P 26739: Black Glaze Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

Fragment from rim and beginning of neck of large amphora. Collared rim, glazed inside and out. White band on neck outside, on which part of letter in glaze: Firm black glaze. Reddish buff clay. Cf ... 17 June 1937 ... Tholos Trench J, south part, layer III.

[Agora Object] PNP 191: Red Figure Krater Fragment

Fragment from upper wall. Draped female figure in dancing pose, facing, her right arm outstretched. She wears a chiton with embroidered yoke and tasseled girdle; two broad fillets hand over her outstretched ... 29 January 1931 ... Trench J.

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[Agora Object] P 5434: Vessel Fragment

Piece from shoulder of small pot similar in shape to P 4646; one handle attachment preserved. Creamy slip with decoration of black lines. Buff clay. Wall trench of burnt building, white earth. Leica, ... 13 April 1935

[Agora Object] P 22212: Three-Handled Jar Fragment

Part of rim and shoulder of a three-handled jar; traces of attachments of two handles preserved. Spiral on shoulder; two glazed bands below, and the neck glazed. Buff clay and surface. Glaze fired red ... 15 April 1952

[Agora Object] B 1255: Ring

Flat in section. Fill of inner rectangular foundation trench in peristyle of Heliaia. Late 4th c. B.C. with early Roman intrusion. 3961 Leica, 83-475 ... 26 July 1961

[Agora Object] P 20689: Spouted Amphoriskos Fragments

Five fragments make up to four: a) Spouted mouth, neck and upper stubs of handles. b) Lower handle stub. c) Part of body. d) Uncertain; probably not belonging. Buff clay, unglazed inside; fired purplish-gray ... 2 May 1950

[Agora Object] I 6697: Marble Fragment: List of Names

Inscribed fragment. Right edge preserved, and back; elsewhere broken. Pentelic marble. Found in trench between temple of Ares and altar of Zeus, for modern water line. Leica ... January 1955

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[Agora Object] SS 659: Stamped Amphora Handle: Unidentified

Broad handle, curving down close. Fairly fine red clay with distinct lighter surface layer (with an inner break line) and gray core; light slip as on the Knidian handles. Impression from an enghraved ... 6 March 1933 ... Stp: gem impression* Fab: MSBF comment "fab cf Ch"* Par: no other ex on file (VG 11.49)* Cxt: H-I-J 12--13* ... Middle Stoa Building Field; southeast trench. Area: H-I-J 12-13

[Agora Object] P 20688: Three-Handled Jar Fragments

Five fragments make up to three: a) Part of mouth. b) One handle and some of shoulder. c) Fragment of body. Band on rim; neck glazed inside and outside. Group of vertical lines on shoulder bordered by ... 2 May 1950

[Agora Object] T 617: Mold Fragment for Plaque

Mold for plaque with horse and chariot. Part of one hind leg, and of the chariot wheel preserved. Below the rim of the mould. Very coarse red clay with large bits; buff slip. Trench 2, filling. Leica ... 25 April 1934

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[Agora Object] P 27554: Red Figure Fish Plate Fragment

Fragment broken all around, preserving part of raised ring underneath. Circular motif of fish. Worn. Road cut south of Theseion, layer IV with predominantly Byz. sherds, Trench I. 4320 Leica, 82-46-30(31,32) ... 9 July 1966

[Agora Object] T 3657: Mold for Relief

Broken on all sides. End of swirling drapery beside a figure (?). From clearing trench of inner rectangle in peristyle court of Heliaia. Context chiefly of late third quarter of 4th. century some later ... 27 April 1960

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[Agora Object] SS 14437: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Part of rim preserved. Cxt: for deposit see Summary of 27.vi.61 (VG)* Finished From clearing trench of inner rectangle in Peristyle court of Heliaia; context chiefly of late third quarter of 4th century ... 27 August 1960

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[Agora Object] P 2972: Bowl Fragment with Relief Decoration: West Slope

A footless bowl with flaring sides. An irregular white zigzag surrounds what appears to be intended for an ornamental medallion in the center, with erotic scene, composed of added bits of clay. Brownish-black ... 15 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 874: Lamp Fragment: Maker's Mark

Fragment of bottom. Part of enclosing ring of base preserved. On bottom, signature. Unglazed. Pale greenish-buff clay. Type XXVII of Corinth collection. Trench I at 20/ΛΖ. Leica ... 5 April 1933

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[Agora Object] SS 14840: Stamped Amphora Handle: Knidian

Fragment of upper part of amphora handle, broken ar body and at one end. Reddish clay. Stamp has forepart of a lion within circle, preserving part of letters. West trench, Middle Baulk; layer 6. Ἐ̣[πὶ ... Early 1st century B.C.

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[Agora Object] P 27468: Black Figure Amphora Fragment

Four joining wall fragments. Broken all around. Lower parts of two cloaked figures to right; head of panther and leafy branch in background. Purple for borders and dots on cloaks and on brow of panther ... 26 August 1965

[Agora Object] L 876: Lamp

Nozzle chipped. Pattern of vine leaves and grapes on rim, plain discus. Pierced handle, triangular nozzle. Raised ring edges base. Unglazed. Greenish clay. Type XXVII of Corinth collection. Trench I at ... 6 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 32321: Ostrakon

Unglazed coarseware body fragment preserving one letter cut into exterior surface, the inscription reads: Tan fabric with gray inclusions. Cf. Hesperia 65 (1996), p. 233, n. 4. Panathenaic Way between ... 28 July 1994

[Agora Object] SS 1195: Stamped Amphora Handle: Knidian

Rather stocky handle. Impression incomplete above; quite fresh. Cf. SS 344; from same die(?). Par: same die as SS 00344?* Μ-ΜΒ/* Trench Ι. Ἐπὶ Πολί τα Ἀρχα γόρα Κνί διον Leica ... 6 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 3690: Dish Fragment: West Slope

The lower part of a large dish on a high base, glazed inside and out. On the outside, incised lines filled with red, and rows of white dots. Underneath, a pattern composed of four yellow leaves and four ... 26 April 1934

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[Agora Object] P 26857: Red Figure Bell Krater Fragment

Broken all around. Head of girl to right, holding thin object in left hand. White for headband, necklace, bracelet and earrings. Inside glazed, with beginning of reserved area above. Shiny black glaze ... 14 July 1960

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[Agora Object] SS 14853: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Handle broken at both ends. gritty clay characteristic of Thasian amphoras. Device. Finished Area IV, foundation trench of monument base; layer XVI-D. Θασ̣[ί]ων device Γόργος 2105 82-5-13(15), 82-11-12 ... Probably late 3rd or early 2nd century B.C.

[Agora Object] SS 1450: Stamped Amphora Handle: Latin

Small handle, broader inside than out; rough fabric. Granular clay, dark gray with reddish core and red surface layer under light slip. Stamped on lower(?) attachment; deep set fairly fresh impression, ... 24 April 1933 ... Dim: Th of pot wall 0.016* Cxt: found in [ ... ] 35/=LA=, w/ SS 01449 (Rh) and SS 01451 (Kn); Area J 12* ... Trench Ν, outside Byz antine House on strosis.

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[Agora Object] S 363: Herm Head and Shoulders

Broken in front at the right. On the sides, two holes for insertion of cross bars. The back is cut as though it stood against a wall, the top as though it carried something. The figure has a beard and ... 15 May 1933

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[Agora Object] T 4171: Mold Fragment for Head of Dionysos

Mold for head of Dionysos for statuette. Impression depicts bearded man with ivy garland ornament. On back of mold part of one letter scratched into clay: Alpha. Attic clay. ADDENDA RVN: Derivative mold ... 11 July 1980

[Agora Object] L 871: Lamp

Small deep filling hole framed by raised ring. Three raised rings edge the plain discus. On the rim, six pairs of pellets. Pierced handle triangular nozzle. Unglazed. Traces of burning at nozzle. Buff ... 5 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 26873: Black Glaze Fish Plate Fragment

Three joining fragments from central part of plate, held together by plaster. Base finely profiled. Reserved: resting surface, single groove at base and the two grooves at beginning of wall outside. Wall ... 27 August 1960

[Agora Object] P 30217: Red Figure Skyphos Fragment: Corinthian Type

Broken on three sides, mended from three pieces. Rim of Corinthian skyphos with slightly incurved rim, reserved strip on inside of rim. Woman wearing peplos faces left, holding a chest? A piece of embroidered ... 28 June 1973

[Agora Object] L 875: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Handle broken away. Pattern of alternating grapes and leaves on rim. Discus with rays, triangular nozzle. On the reverse, incised circle and signature:"ΕΥΚΛΕΙΔΟΥ". Unglazed. Slight traces of burning at ... 6 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 3166: Red Figure Skyphos Fragment: Type A

From the rim of a skyphos. A large chip missing from the head and a smaller one from the drapery at the left. The figure wearing a thin chiton, its folds drawn with fine black lines, stands looking left, ... 24 March 1934

[Agora Object] P 27614: Black Glaze Pyxis Lid Fragments with Rouletting

Three fragments, two joining, from lower part of lid. A domed lid with carinated rim. Fine rouletting on top and on rim. Ash-gray clay covered inside and out with deep black glaze. J. Hayes compares ... 13 May 1967 ... Ash-gray clay covered inside and out with deep black glaze. J. Hayes compares Campana B and C of late 2nd. or 1st. c. ... South Stoa II, crosscut between columns 1 and 2 from east: filling of drain trench in front of back wall.

[Agora Object] L 844: Lamp

On rim, herringbone. Plain pear-shaped discus. Solid handle, triple grooved above, simulated, with three broad grooves below. On the reverse, a double almond-shaped groove enclosing a palm branch, with ... 29 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 872: Lamp

Nozzle broken away and handle chipped. Sunken discus decorated with narrow rays, raised rings around filling hole and edge of discus, a pattern of grapes and vine leaves alternating around the rim. Semi-pierced ... 5 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 32312: Ostrakon of Xanthippos Ariphronos

Triangular body fragment, perhaps from an amphora, preserving on the exterior a horizontal black band with thin white band near its edge and parallel to it. Adjacent reserved area carries a vertical black ... 2 August 1994

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[Agora Object] SS 1197: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Typical handle. Clay light reddish-buff. Muddy impression incomplete above, and below, right. For attribute cf. Pridik (1917), p. 71, no. 189, pl. VI, 13-15; a name "Χοιρυλος" occurs on a south Russian ... 6 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 25348: Red Figure Amphora Fragment

Upper wall and shoulder fragment from a large partly closed vase: stamnos or column krater? Part of a woman, in chiton with peplos over it, holding a torch in the right hand. Partial relief contour. ... 5 April 1933

[Agora Object] T 402: Head of Female Figurine

Broken off at the neck. Heavy features. The hair is worn in a broad braid looped up at the back in the manner of the end of the second and the beggining of the 3rd c. A.D. (cf. coins of Crispina N 6438) ... 28 March 1933

[Agora Object] T 423: Head of Female Figurine

Broken off at the base of the neck. End of nose and chin gone. Fragment of right shoulder preserved. The hair of the woman is parted in the middle and drawn into a knot at the back. A veil covers all of ... 5 April 1933

[Agora Object] P 26875: Black Glaze Aryballos

Mended from several fragments; restored in plaster. Missing part of lip, wall and base. Sack-like profile. Small mouth with large, round flaring lip. Vertical strap handle; bands of stamped ornament above ... 27 August 1960

[Agora Object] SS 675: Stamped Amphora Handle: Unidentified

Broad handle, thick down middle. Fairly fine red clay with fine particles of mica. MSBF comment: fabric cf. Chian, but not close. Small oval impression, from a gem(?) broken away at one side and damaged ... 7 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 845: Lamp

Top of handle broken off; below, four coarse grooves. On rim, wavy lines, with a row of six small dots at the neck. Irregular diuble almond-shaped groove on reverse, enclosing a palm branch set diagonally, ... 29 March 1933

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[Agora Object] P 32895: Skyphos

Mended from many fragments, preserving complete profile and most of vessel, including both handles. Paint worn. Flaring lower wall with rounded shoulder and slightly everted, tall vertical lip; disk foot, ... 9 July 1997

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[Agora Object] P 2956: Plate Fragments: West Slope

Part of a flat plate, decorated in white and yellow. Outside, dots; a zone of wave pattern; palmettes, rosettes and dolphins. Inside, with concentric grooves, pairs of parallel horizontal and vertical ... 20 February 1933

[Agora Object] L 873: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Put together of several fragments; the greater part of the lamp can be restored, with the exception of the handle and the nozzle. Sunken discus decorated with narrow rays, with raised rings edging the ... 5 April 1933

[Agora Object] L 741: Lamp

Nozzle missing. No base, bottom left rough. Angular, double convex body; groove round small filling hole; large pierced knob on left side (broken). High base, rising slightly in center. Dull purplish-red ... 10 March 1933

[Agora Object] T 424: Lion Figurine

Lion crouching right, raised on a base. One large fragment and four small ones preserved; broken away on top, and in front; the entire back has gone except for the haunches. About half the base is left ... 5 April 1933

[Agora Object] T 422: Head of Female Figurine

Preserved to the nape of the neck in the back and on the right side. Left side of chin and neck broken away. The hair of the woman is dressed in deep waves tied down by a band over the crown of her head ... 5 April 1933

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[Agora Object] P 32892: Pyxis

Mended from many fragments preserving almost complete vessel, with single small lid fragment. Well preserved paint fired reddish brown. "Flat pyxis" of MG I type, with "vigorously curved profile". Inset ... 9 July 1997

[Agora Object] L 849: Lamp

Handle, nozzle and part of side and bottom broken away; one side of filling hole chipped. Mold made. Pierced lug on one side of rim. Instead of the usual filling hole, a strainer. Raised ridge about outer ... 31 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 840: Lamp Fragments

Fragment a), preserves the back and lower right side of the lamp, with the pierced handle, triple grooved above and below, and a small bit of the rim near it. On the under side, a single circular groove, ... 28 March 1933

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[Agora Object] P 32891: Skyphos

Mended from many fragments; complete except for part of rim and gaps in body. Black paint unevenly worn, with only traces on one side, revealing clearly the beige slip on reserved area. Fairly deep, globular ... 9 July 1997

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[Agora Object] L 822: Lamp

Tip of nozzle missing. On the top, rays around a plain rim; degenerated lug, unpierced, on left side; no handle. High base, rising in the center. The top of the nozzle flat, continuous with the rim; at ... 20 March 1933

[Agora Object] T 376: Mold Fragment for Two Griffins attacking a Deer

First interpretation: mold for a sphinx (?). A thick tile-like fragment, flat in back. At the top, a bit of the edge of the mold preserved. Preserved is part of a wing, hind-quarters and tail, to left ... 9 March 1933

[Agora Object] L 773: Lamp

The top entirely missing. Mold made. Double convex body, sharply angular. The nozzle flat on top, is however, like those of lamps of types VI and VII of Corinth collection, though unusually long in proportion ... 14 March 1933

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[Agora Object] SS 1183: Stamped Amphora Handle: Rhodian

Angle fragment. Clay rather pale. Chipping at edge of inner break of fragment has removed a little of the circumference of the impression, which is otherwise quite fresh. Most of the area is occupied ... 5 March 1933