A multidisciplinary investigation on archaeological excavation in Messina (Sicily). Part II. A study of the transport amphorae

In this paper, the results of the analyses performed on transport amphorae found in Messina are reported. In particular, the so-called “Corinthian B”, “ionio-massaliote” and “pseudo-chiote” amphorae have been studied. From a microscopic point of view, their fabric is not homogeneous, and a relevant...

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Published in:Journal of cultural heritage 2002, Vol.3 (3), p.171-176
Main Authors: Barone, Germana, Ioppolo, Salvatore, Majolino, Domenico, Migliardo, Placido, Spagnolo, Grazia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Corinthian B amphorae
Imported fabric
Ionio-massaliote amphorae
Local fabric
Messina (Sicily)
Pseudo-chiote amphorae
Transport amphorae
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Summary:In this paper, the results of the analyses performed on transport amphorae found in Messina are reported. In particular, the so-called “Corinthian B”, “ionio-massaliote” and “pseudo-chiote” amphorae have been studied. From a microscopic point of view, their fabric is not homogeneous, and a relevant part of the analysed samples is not distinguishable from locally produced ceramic from the Messina area. For almost all the samples, it has been possible to formulate a hypothesis about the production sites based on purely archaeological elements.
ISSN:1296-2074
1778-3674
DOI:10.1016/S1296-2074(02)01177-9