Thasian Amphora Handle with Stamped Inscription
4th-1st century BCE
Description
Amphora handle of red clay stamped with an incuse square, within which are a volute krater and an inscription in Greek, ALKEIDES, running along the left-hand side of the stamp, in horizontal lettering. The right-hand edge of the stamp, with another line of text (appears to read THASION), has been damaged.
Dimensions
8.7 x 7.1 cm (3 7/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Provenance
Bequest of David Moore Robinson, 1960.
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