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Fragment of cup (kotyle)

Roman, Egyptian
Imperial Period
1st century
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 3 x 1.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession NumberRES.87.223
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionFragment of rime and loop handle of a kotyle, with a yellow lead glaze on the interior and a green lead glaze on the exterior. To the right of the handle, there is relief decoration of a figure's head.
ProvenanceFrom Naukratis. 1886-7: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; December 22, 1887, presented to the MFA by the EEF.
(Accession Date: December 22, 1887)