Amphora Handle with Greek Stamp
4th-1st century BCE
Description
Fragment of a handle in pinkish clay. Fabric is Campanian. Stamp on upper portion of handle. The stamp, which was pressed carefully to show completely despite the curve of the handle, is rectangular, 4.98 cm: SAIMIS. The letters read backwards, as the stamp was the positive, indicating the name "Simias."
Dimensions
5.86 cm (2 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Collected by Horton O'Neil in the fields outside Carthage, 1924-1925. Given to McDaniel Collection by O'Neil in December 1965.
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