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[Agora Object] B 500: Ball

Apparently a solid sphere of bronze. Slightly irregular in outline. Ball for use in Kleroterion? Tholos Trench B, layer V, late Roman disturbance in classical levels. 2291 Leica, 91-16-16(15) ... 12 May 1937 ... Tholos Trench B, layer V, late Roman disturbance in classical levels.

[Agora Object] A 741: Tile Fragment: Stamped

Small fragment of thin flat tile, stamped on upper surface [ΟΙ]. Tholos Trench B, from a late pit, completely disturbed. Leica ... 14 May 1937 ... Tholos Trench B, from a late pit, completely disturbed.

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[Agora Object] I 4780: Marble Fragment

Inscribed fragment. Broken all around. On a vertical fascia above a moulding. Two lines of the inscription preserved. Pentelic marble. Found in Tholos Trench B, disturbance of late Roman times below classical ... 5 May 1937 ... Found in Tholos Trench B, disturbance of late Roman times below classical floor, northeast of the Tholos.

[Agora Object] IL 578: Lead Dikast's Ballot

The axle, now bent, is hollow at one end, pinched together at the other. A groove around the disk near the edge. Tholos Trench B, 3rd layer. Much of 4th c. B.C. , but disturbed. 2289 Leica ... 29 April 1937 ... Tholos Trench B, 3rd layer.

[Agora Object] B 157: Dikast's Ballot

The hub hollow. 16/Α'* H 11 Stony fill above wall trench of Tholos. Leica ... 26 March 1934

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[Agora Object] P 10202: Black Figure Column Krater Fragment

Flat plate from above handle of column krater. On its top a bearded and long-haired male head to left. Careful incision, applied purple for flesh of face. Traces of an earlier sketch for lips, beard and ... 12 May 1937 ... Tholos Trench B, late Roman disturbance.

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[Agora Object] P 10204: Black Figure Panathenaic Amphora Fragment: Inscribed

Wall fragment broken all around. To right of fragment part of the rim of a round shield; the border outlined by incised circles. An inscription in painted letters runs down the wall: Published as from ... 13 May 1937 ... Tholos Trench B, mid-6th. c.

[Agora Object] P 13322: Vessel Fragment with Graffito

Wall fragment from a small closed vase with flaky black glaze on outside. Incised on outside: Tholos trench AA, layer b, early 6th. c. 2615 Leica PD 1133-15(C 2) ... 30 May 1938 ... Tholos trench AA, layer b, early 6th. c.

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[Agora Object] MC 367: Token

Obverse: an eagle standing left, with head turned back to right. In the field to right, a standing draped female figure (Demeter or Artemis ?) with a tall torch upright in either hand. In the field to ... 29 April 1937 ... Tholos trench B, 3rd layer.

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[Agora Object] P 25332: Black Figure Vessel Fragment

Wall fragment of open vase. Lion to left, facing back over his shoulder. Incised blob rosette. Incision on lion, rosette. Red glaze outside, black inside. Tholos trench AA, layer b. 2615 Leica ... 30 May 1938 ... Tholos trench AA, layer b.

[Agora Object] B 540: Ball

Slightly larger than B 539 (Z 1396), and not pierced. Rather irregularly made. Tholos Trench H, north of Building C, pocket in bedrock floor of Middle Drain; with coins for the day nos. 2-37. 3rd-2nd c ... 22 February 1938 ... Slightly larger than B 539 (Z 1396), and not pierced. ... Tholos Trench H, north of Building C, pocket in bedrock floor of Middle Drain; with coins for the day nos. 2-37. 3rd-2nd c.

[Agora Object] B 541: Ball

Not pierced, similar to B 540 (Z 1397), but slightly more irregular. Tholos Trench H, north of Building C, pocket in bedrock floor of Middle Drain; with coins for the day nos. 2-37. 3rd-2nd c. B.C. 2082 ... 22 February 1938 ... Not pierced, similar to B 540 (Z 1397), but slightly more irregular ... Tholos Trench H, north of Building C, pocket in bedrock floor of Middle Drain; with coins for the day nos. 2-37. 3rd-2nd c.

[Agora Object] L 3018: Lamp

Handle and tip of nozzle are missing. Flat bottom. Neatly depressed flat top. Unpierced lug at side. Wheel made. Brown glaze, much flaked. Type 35A of Agora collection, type XII of Corinth collection ... 12 May 1937 ... Tholos trench B, layer V.

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[Agora Object] P 25299: Black Figure Cup Fragment

Almost half vase preserved including one handle but no foot. The handle band is filled with animals: A, lion and deer; B, deer and panther. Below, a reserved band. Inside, reserved medallion with a glazed ... 14 May 1937 ... The handle band is filled with animals: A, lion and deer; B, deer and panther. ... Tholos, trench B, layer VII, earth.

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[Agora Object] IL 1166: Lead Token

A: cicada. B: plain. Entered as coin no. 14, for the day. Tholos Trench F. With coins nos. 9-21. Leica ... 15 June 1937 ... A: cicada. B: plain ... Tholos Trench F. With coins nos. 9-21.

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[Agora Object] B 539: Ball : Pierced

Slightly flattened top and bottom, and pierced (askew) with a small hole. Inscribed on one side : N On the other (more lightly), uncertain traces, possibly letters. Tholos Trench H, north of Building C, ... 22 February 1938

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[Agora Object] P 10203: Black Figure Cup Fragment

Fragment from wall, broken all around. On exterior, lower parts of two figures in long embroiderd chiton and himation. Feet of figure to left are white, of that to right broken away. Fine incision, applied ... 13 May 1937 ... Tholos Trench B. Layer VII.

[Agora Object] P 12377: Black Glaze Olpe

Much shattered but nearly complete. About half the lip missing. Piriform, flat bottom. Band handle from plain lip. Black glaze somewhat worn, extending to just above bottom. Two purple bands around shoulder ... 14 March 1938 ... Tholos trench T, layer b; context early-mid. 6th c.

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[Agora Object] P 12378: Black Glaze Bowl

Fragments missing from the wall. Flat base, steep side wall; flat rim with slight out-turned projection. Flaky black glaze on inside only. A brown line just below the lip outside. Tholos trench T, layer ... 14 March 1938 ... Tholos trench T, layer b, context early-mid. 6th c.

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[Agora Object] P 10511: Krater Fragment with Graffito

Wall fragment from a small krater glazed on inside only. Scratched on inside, five lines: Tholos Trench E, west part, layer II. 1757 Leica PD 1133-3(B 5) ... 25 May 1937 ... Tholos Trench E, west part, layer II ... PD 1133-3(B 5)

[Agora Object] P 10723: Unguentarium

Intact. Three white bands. Coarsely made. Clay brown inside; gray outside. Tholos Trench F, east end, extension at south, loose gravel in bottom of middle drain. 1880 Leica, IX-77 ... 13 June 1937

[Agora Object] P 17295: Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

Fragment from base and lower wall. High ring foot; above it outside, two deep grooves around lower wall; another farther up. Outer wall glazed, but lowest groove and foot reserved. Inside glazed and roughly ... 25 May 1937

[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 ... 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. ... Tholos Trench J, firm earth in bottom of pillaged trench for north wall of room to west of Tholos.

[Agora Object] L 3491: Lamp Fragment

A small fragment that preserves part of the nozzle rim and side wall. Pale green clay with narrow concentric circles of flaky brown glaze on top. Corinthian. Type II (second variety) of Corinth collection, ... 2 April 1938 ... Tholos Trench V, area of road, layer (b).

[Agora Object] P 17294: Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

Rim and upper wall fragment. At one edge, traces of handle attachment inside, projecting slightly on the outside. Three grooves below the rim outside, then a plain band, below which four careful raised ... 25 May 1937

[Agora Object] P 17296: Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

Rim and upper wall fragment with trace of handle attachment against inner face of rim. Rim thickened to form a collar, its upper edge flared, projecting outward; upper face flat. Good black glaze on ... 25 May 1937

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[Agora Object] IL 1167: Lead Token

A: amphora, with traces of two letters to left. B: rough surface, probably never stamped. Cf. IL 540, similar, not same, stamp. Entered as coin no. 2, for the day. Tholos Trench N, disturbed surface ... 18 February 1938 ... A: amphora, with traces of two letters to left. B: rough surface, probably never stamped. ... Tholos Trench N, disturbed surface.

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[Agora Object] P 13300: Bowl Fragment

Fragment from the wall. On the outside are zigzag lines separated by straight lines; on the inside, part of a large bird to right with zigzag and chevron fillers. Reddish glaze. Tholos trench Y, layer ... 12 May 1938 ... Tholos trench Y, layer c, first half of 7th c. B

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[Agora Object] IL 625: Lead Token

A. group of symbols: dolphin, ear of wheat, kantharos with bird (?), star. B. eagle (cock ?), head right, wings spread, and around the seal below a snake (?). Possible traces of letters around (?) Uncertain ... 18 May 1937 ... , star. B. eagle (cock ?) ... Tholos Trench D, late Roman disturbance.

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[Agora Object] ST 250: Basin Fragment

A small segment remains, including a little of the rim. A shallow basin with slightly offset and sharply profiled rim, with two grooves around the outside. The floor was slightly stippled, its mid-part ... 28 April 1938

[Agora Object] P 4639: Black Figure Kothon Fragments

From a closed pot with rounded body. Below the ground line, tops of rays. a) Front part of duck walking left; purple red on wing; part of ground line of upper frieze above. b) From same frieze: back end ... 15 February 1935 ... Below the ground line, tops of rays. a) Front part of duck walking left; purple red on wing; part of ground line of upper frieze above. b) From same frieze: back end of duck walking left. ... a), b) Red fill with stones. Later b) fragment: Tholos Trench F, Kitchen Dump Well, between burning and bottom of first curb stone. c) Tholos Trench T, layer (b). d) Stoa Pit H, layer VI.

[Agora Object] L 3139: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of nozzle and rim. Shallow body with rounding wall and flat rim; the rim divided from the shoulder by a profiled ridge. Large spoon-shaped nozzle. The rim is reserved; glaze red to brown. Type ... 11 June 1937 ... Tholos Trench H, layer III. Container B 20.

[Agora Object] P 24286: Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

Rim fragment of a plain cylindrical measure retaining trace of handle on outside high up. Glazed inside and in a band 0.01m. wide around outside and around handle. Footing trench along north face of limestone ... 19 July 1954

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[Agora Object] P 12236: Black Figure Cup Fragment

Two joining fragments from the floor; black glaze outside. In the center, Dionysos wreathed and bearded, kantharos raised in his left hand. To the right, a female figure, right hand outstretched. To the ... 10 March 1938 ... Tholos trench S, layer b.

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[Agora Object] P 12206: Double Askos Fragments: West Slope

a) From top and one spout. b) Small non-joining top fragment. c) Fragment from a second spout. Around the top a vine wreath; on the shoulder an olive wreath. ADDENDA Second spout fragment c) does not ... 23 February 1938 ... a) From top and one spout. b) Small non-joining top fragment. c) Fragment from a second spout. ... Tholos trench H, between middle and late drains, layer III.

[Agora Object] P 13299: Lid Fragment

A small segment remains preserving part of the rim. A band of grazing horses to right above a border pattern of hooked spirals and chevrons between bands. In the field, a length of cable pattern(?). ... 11 May 1938 ... Tholos trench Y, layer c, first half of 7th c. B

[Agora Object] P 13273: Lekythos Fragment

The base and much of the lower wall remain. Around the middle of the vase a band of hounds and foxes. The black glaze has become a dull yellow color and has almost entirely flaked away. Protocorinthian ... 27 April 1938 ... Tholos trench V, area of road, layer d ... PD 1049-b

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[Agora Object] P 5023: Black Figure Lekanis Lid Fragments

Rim fragments from a large lekanis lid; inside glazed black with narrow purple bands. Outside, animal bands, a boar walking left, and above parts of two sirens left. Incised rosettes. Purple red added ... 16 March 1935, 1 June 1938 ... ; in front of him, part of a feline, to left. b) In lower zone, a boar to r., followed by a tiger; in upper zone, a feline to r., approaching a panel of interlacing palmette and lotus. c) In lower zone, a goat to r., behind a siren to r.; in the upper zone, a feline to r. d) In the lower zone, a siren to l. e) Rim fragment preserving part of the outermost frieze; the rear part of a feline to l. and behind it the forepart of a siren to l. ... Well 3 and Tholos Trench T, layers b and c. Fragment e) from Tholos Trench U, martyra along its south side, layer b.

[Agora Object] P 25329: Krater

a) Fragment preserving applied handle on shoulder. Handle striped and hatched. Part of man below. b) Part of rim and shoulder. Groups of verticals on rim, dots and bands below. Stern of ship on shoulder ... 16 April 1938 ... Part of man below. b) Part of rim and shoulder. ... Tholos trench V, layer g, area of porch.

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[Agora Object] P 13266: Black Figure Lekythos Fragments

Three joining and one non-joining fragment. Both pieces preserve parts of the shoulder and upper wall. Fragment b) is burned. On shoulder, rays with a band of short strokes around the neck. Around the ... 11 April 1938 ... Fragment b) is burned. On shoulder, rays with a band of short strokes around the neck. ... ADDENDA Fragment b) does not belong ... Tholos trench V, room E, from burning in plundered trench of south wall of court.

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[Agora Object] P 10810: Saucer with Graffito

Fragment from a small plain saucer, roughly made, like many scores of such found in this same filling. Lightly scratched on inside: Cf. Hesperia Suppl. 4 (1940), p. 135, noted. Cf. P 20903 Απότμημα ... 10 June 1937 ... Tholos Trench H, layer I, late 4th ... PD 1133-3(B 12), DA 15232

[Agora Object] P 13268: Black Figure Skyphos Fragments

Three non-joining fragments. a) Base and lower wall. b) From upper wall. c) From rim and handle. Rays around flaring ring base. On upper wall an animal frieze of which fragment b) preserves part of a ... 2 April 1938 ... a) Base and lower wall. b) From upper wall. c) From rim and handle. ... On upper wall an animal frieze of which fragment b) preserves part of a lion to right, head turned back. ... Tholos trench V, room F, layer f.

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[Agora Object] A 772: Eaves Tile Fragments: Painted

Two non-joining fragments. On outer face an elaborate guilloche in purple and black with palmettes at the mid line. On the soffit, a band of astragal between two purple bands; on the top, along the outer ... 5 June 1937 ... Of fragment b) the right end is preserved, and returns at a right angle. ... Other fragments of the same series: A 207 (Θ 1377) - brown fill; A 275 (Β 121) - late fill; A 293 (Β 483) - clearing porch of Tholos; A 426 (Β 964) - well at 15/ΛΔ, dump; A 450 (Β' 273) - mixed to late Roman fill; A 480 (Β 1274) mixed fill, 4th century and late Roman; A 581 (B 1511) - disturbed fill north of Tholos. ... Tholos Trench E, Layer III.

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[Agora Object] P 10798: Red Figure Cup Fragments: Type B

a)Fragment from floor only. In the medallion, a long-sleeved figure to right, preserved from shoulder to thigh, its right side only. Relief contours. Around the medallion, a maeander broken by dotted checkerboard ... 7 June 1937 ... No relief contours. b) Fragment with much of one handle and the top of the palmette ornament between. c),d),e) Three fragments from the exterior of a cup, probably but not certainly the same as a) and b). c) Rim fragment. ... Tholos Trench F, rubbish dump.

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[Agora Object] P 13288: Krater Fragments

Two large compound fragments from wall preserve a part of the lip. Steep wall, slightly out-turned rim. The wall is decorated inside and out with broad bands of brown glaze. Between the uppermost bands ... 3 May 1938

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[Agora Object] P 12235: Black Figure Plate Fragment

About one-third remains, including rim. Small plate with lightly rolled rim and very low base. A male figure reclining to left on a couch, a serving table with a bowl and a basket of fruit in front of ... 10 March 1938 ... Tholos trench S, layer b.

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[Agora Object] I 1999: Prytany Decree Fragments

Inscribed fragments. Fragment Γ 827 a), broken off above, below, and to the left. Right side preserved; back broken. Five lines of the inscription preserved. Fragment Β' 465 b), inscribed face only preserved ... 250-240 B.C ... Fragment Β' 465 b), inscribed face only preserved. ... b) (Β' 465) 53/Η b) (Β' 465) G 13 c) (Ζ 1203) H 12 ... a) (Γ 827), found in marble dump, outside the Market Square, to the southwest. b) (Β' 465), found in late context, south of the Tholos. c) (Ζ 1203), found in Tholos trench E, east end, layer II; context of 2nd.-1st. centuries B.C.

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[Agora Object] P 10797: Red Figure Cup Fragment: Type B

Much of the floor, part of the wall and rim, and the start of the stem preserved; two non-joining rim fragments with parts of handles and handle ornaments may belong. In medallion, a satyr holds a tray ... 7 June 1937 ... Of the two handle fragments b) and c), b) appears to belong and c) though more carelessly drawn, may also belong or at least come from a very similar cup. ... Tholos Trench F, rubbish dump.

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[Agora Object] P 10716: Black Figure Tripod Pyxis Fragments

Two non-joining fragments from side, preserving in a) the full height. a) Lion to right, with solid circles and solid rosettes in field. b) Siren to right, with one goose beneath and one in front. Solid ... 3 June 1937 ... Two non-joining fragments from side, preserving in a) the full height. a) Lion to right, with solid circles and solid rosettes in field. b) Siren to right, with one goose beneath and one in front. ... Tholos Trench C, south part, 7th. layer.

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[Agora Object] P 10822: Oinochoe

Handle and much of wall missing; restored in plaster. Full ovoid body; round neck-mouth with concave profile; broad strap handle. Ring base. A thick light brown wash over the whole with darker bands around ... 26 May 1937

[Agora Object] P 10825: Black Figure Cup

a) Part of the floor and the upper part of the stem remain. On the interior, reserved medallion with central dot and small circle in middle, in black. On the exterior, in a handle band, a pursuit scene ... 7 June 1937 ... Applied white for female flesh; careless incision. b) Fragment from floor. ... Tholos Trench E, west part, layer IVa.

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[Agora Object] P 11782: Bowl with Lid

One handle and much of wall both of lid and bowl missing; restored in plaster. Low false base ring; deep bowl with inside ledge for lid. Horizontal strap handles. Slightly domed lid with heavy hollow knob ... 7 June 1937

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[Agora Object] I 4869: Basin Fragment

Inscribed fragment. A scrap from the side wall of a shallow basin with slightly offset collar around the top outside. The floor is lightly stippled and considerably worn. Inscribed on the upper face of ... 18 May 1937 ... ADDENDA A fragment of another similar basin, uninscribed is ST 80 (B 729); on shelf with well group B:15/ΛΔ ... Found in late Roman disturbance, in classical floor to south of Propylon (Tholos trench C).

[Agora Object] P 10808: Black Figure Neck Amphora Fragments

Wall fragments, broken all around. a) Chariot procession moving right. The hands of the charioteer remain, the rumps of the horses, and behind them Apollo with lyre followed by a bearded male figure. b) ... 15 June 1937 ... The hands of the charioteer remain, the rumps of the horses, and behind them Apollo with lyre followed by a bearded male figure. b) The right edge of a panel with a draped figure standing to left, its mid-part only preserved. ... Tholos Trench F, west part, layer V, hard red earth overlying round drain.

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[Agora Object] L 1635: Lamp Fragment

About half the back part, preserved; mended from several pieces. Shallow flat-bottomed lamp, with outward sloping rim and large looped strap handle, base to outer edge of rim. Incised on rim, double zigzag ... 11 February 1935

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[Agora Object] P 4626: Black Figure Neck Amphora Fragments

Neck fragments of a great neck amphora with stepped lip; on each side of neck, a panel. a) Mended from two pieces. Head and neck of a cock, left, head turned back. Heavy incision; added purple red on comb, ... Ca. 630-620 B.C ... Heavy incision; added purple red on comb, beak and wattles, and feathers. b) Part of the cock on a). ... Fragments e, f, g) from Tholos Trench T, layers (b) (d).

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[Agora Object] P 5002: Black Figure Lekythos Fragments: Inscribed

Lekythos fragments. Black glaze below, a red band along its upper edge. Above, on a creamy ground a narrow band: a boy wearing a himation and carrying a spear walks right, behind a horse; fine incision ... 12 March 1935, 22 February 1938 ... Separated from large scene above by fine ground line; part of a foot, and three letters running down: Red for the boy's fillet. b) Found later in tin, preserves the hindquarters of another horse, and a trace of his rider; behind these, a bit of another figure, perhaps a boy with a staff, like the one on fragment a). ... Red sandy fill over road. B' building fill. Fragment c from Tholos Trench M, Layer II.

[Agora Object] P 13258: Two-Handled Jar Fragments

a) One handle with a segment of the lip and much of the upper wall. b) Part of the wall from just above the base to the handle zone, with part of an attachment for a second handle. c) From the lower wall ... 21 February 1938 ... a) One handle with a segment of the lip and much of the upper wall. b) Part of the wall from just above the base to the handle zone, with part of an attachment for a second handle. c) From the lower wall. ... Tholos trench L, area of early road, layer 9.

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[Agora Object] P 4952: Red Figure Kantharos Fragments: Type A

From a kantharos(?) or kalathoid(?). Trace of handle evident, however. a) Outside lip, egg pattern; below, head of woman left, with part of a wing in front of her face. b) Part of lip. c) Part of standing ... 11 March 1935, 26 May 1937 ... Trace of handle evident, however. a) Outside lip, egg pattern; below, head of woman left, with part of a wing in front of her face. b) Part of lip. c) Part of standing draped woman, possibly from the same figure as the head. ... Red 5th. c. fill, martyra. B' building fills, B- fill to north. Fragment Z 1193 from Tholos Trench E, pocket in floor beneath layer III.

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[Agora Object] P 3853: Black Figure Cup Fragments

(See revision below under ADDENDA.) Mended from many fragments which make up into two principal groups. These two groups include all the figured fragments, save two, and even these can be assigned with ... 8 May 1934, 1937 ... Within: part of a large reserved circle at center and a narrow reserved band at rim. Group b), preserved from rim to narrow reserved band below the handle zone. ... Tholos, trench along south side of cellar. Additional fragments "in the cellar cut" inside the Tholos, layer IV of the west part, i.e. in the sandy layer immediately above bedrock.