Amphora Handle with Greek Stamp
4th-1st century BCE
Description
Handle complete, of a squarish squat shape. Fine clay, in buff color; Rhodian fabric with stamp on top of handle. Stamp is rectangular, 3.55 cm. The inscription reads on one line and the beginning of a second: ARISTOGEIT/OU, with the last two letters (on the second line) stoichedon.
Dimensions
15.3 cm (6 in.)
Provenance
Acquired by Horton O'Neil in trade from Francois Icard, Carthage, c. 1925. Given to McDaniel Collection by O'Neil, December 1965.
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