Twisted Amphora Handle
4th-1st century BCE
Description
Spiral incision drawn around handle. Coarse sand temper with mica. Fabric is strong red-brown with yellow surface. Finger marks at handle attachment.
Dimensions
13.45 cm (5 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Collected by Horton O'Neil outside Carthage, 1924-1925. Given to McDaniel Collection by O'Neil in June, 1967.
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