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[Object]  P 20975: Amphora Fragments: Official Measure

A bit of rim preserved, with heavy rounded lip and adjacent neck, and part of handle with upper attachment. Handle flattened in section. Pinkish-buff Attic clay. Glazed on interior, around outside of ... 8, 11 July 1949

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[Object]  B 492: Athenian Weight : "a Fourth"

Thick square slab of bronze. The metal having a high lead content. On the top added in relief, an oval shield. Inscribed on top lengthwise of the shield and around two vertical faces. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου ... 4 June 1937

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[Object]  B 497: Athenian Weight : "a Sixth"

Thick square bronze block. Tortoise on top in relief. Inscribed on top and sides. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου. Φέρει στην κορυφή ανάγλυφη παράσταση χελώνας. Βάρος: 126 gr. Well, lower fill, earth. Stoa Gallery ... 11 June 1937

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[Object]  B 495: Athenian Weight : Stater

Thick square slab of bronze. The metal with a high lead context. On the top, in relief, an astragal. Incised on the top and around two of the side faces. Σταθμά εξ ορειχάλκου. Αθηναϊκός ενεπίγραφος στατήρας ... 7 June 1937

[Object]  P 25301: Basin Fragments: Official Measure

Two fragments preserve a little of rim and wall with trace of one handle attachment. Rim slightly flaring, offset from wall outside. Rim fragment, glazed above outside and entirely within: upper wall fragment ... 26-29 June 1935

[Object]  P 25489: Black Figure Amphora Fragments: Official ...

Two fragments probably from the same vase; unglazed inside. Both from wall near shoulder. a) Above, part of upper border of panel. In panel, one eye and a little of the head of an owl, facing. Very large ... (1956)

[Object]  P 5904: Black Figure Vessel Fragment with Dipinto: ...

Mended from three pieces; from a closed vase similar to P 5903 (Β 1558). Depicted on the fragment, in black figure, the back part of a crested Attic helmet to left, with letters in the field to right: ... 10 May 1935

[Object]  P 5905: Black Figure Vessel Fragment: Official ...

Two non-joining fragments from a pot similar to P 5903 (Β 1558). Fragment a) shows that the neck was glazed inside and surrounded by a narrow raised band at its base. On b) in black figure, is the forepart ... 10 May 1935

[Object]  P 5907: Black Figure Vessel Fragment: Official ...

A fragment from the base of the neck of a closed vase. The neck glazed inside, smooth outside. At its base outside is the top of the head of an owl in black figure. Bouleuterion plateia, scraping bedrock ... 10 May 1935

[Object]  P 5908: Black Figure Vessel Fragment: Official ...

Fragment from the shoulder of a large closed vase. Inside covered with thin glaze. On the outside the tail of an owl that stood on a black glazed band. Bouleuterion plateia, scraping bedrock. Leica PD ... 10 May 1935

[Object]  P 5903: Black Figure Vessel Fragments with Dipinto: ...

Fragment a) from shoulder, b) from wall, both non-joining and broken all around. From a closed large vase of which the neck was painted inside. On the outside a helmeted head, to left, in black figure ... 10 May 1935

[Object]  P 5906: Black Figure Vessel Fragments with Dipinto: ...

Fragment a) shows that the neck was glazed inside and surrounded by a narrow raised band at its base outside. Just below this band, in black figure, is the top of the head of an owl. Fragment b) bears ... 10 May 1935

[Object]  P 6487: Black Glaze Cup with Graffito: Official ...

Two fragments from a flat-bottomed, straight-sided mug. a) Part of the bottom and wall. b) Part of the rim. Plain lip, trace of handle on rim at sharp tip. Glazed black inside red outside. Incised line ... 1 March 1935

[Object]  P 5697: Black Glaze Dinos Fragment with Dipinto

From a large dinos with flat grooved rim; glazed inside, except just below the rim and outside; the rim reserved. On outside, in thinned clay paint, decoration of a large circle and a chevron; over the ... 23 May 1935

[Object]  P 20849: Black Glaze Olpe Fragment with Dipinto: ...

From the side of a small closed pot, olpe? Letters in added red: Somewhat flaked black glaze on outsdie, unglazed on inside. ADDENDA Public measure? Well under Poros Building Drain, east side under ... 22 une 1950

[Object]  P 16790: Black Glaze Olpe with Dipinto

Bottom and lower part of body restored in plaster. Round mouth, rather slender body, vertical handle. On exterior, dull, rather flaky black glaze; traces of two lines in added red around body just below ... 2-4 July 1932

[Object]  P 26738: Black Glaze Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

One fragment preserves part of base and lower side wall. Low base ring; wall with collar. Glazed inside, reserved outside. Firm black glaze; brownish buff clay. Catalogued 1960. North Tholos, west area, ... 18 May 1937

[Object]  P 26739: Black Glaze Vessel Fragment: Official Measure

Fragment from rim and beginning of neck of large amphora. Collared rim, glazed inside and out. White band on neck outside, on which part of letter in glaze: Firm black glaze. Reddish buff clay. Cf ... 17 June 1937

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[Object]  P 14431: Bowl with Lead Seal Attached

Several pieces, including chunks from sides and rim, missing. Flat bottom; straight sides; flat-topped projecting rim. Orange-buff clay. Light slip. Surface much worn. On side wall, just below rim, a ... 9-12 February 1937

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[Object]  B 2094: Bronze Cup: Dry Measure

Intact, but corroded and incrusted. Bronze cylinder, flaring and with slightly raised collar at rim and base. Lower wall extending below base and cut out to form three feet. Textile impressions. Cf ... 27 June 2002

[Object]  IL 1269: Bronze Token

A: Athena and olive tree. B: group of symbols. Cf. IL 1087. Late Roman fill, South Stoa, east wall trench. Leica ... 19 May 1952

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[Deposit]  H 6:9: Cave Cistern

Two chambers connected by a tunnel, each with two fills. Lower fill in south chamber contemporary with upper fill in north chamber, at the end of the 4th c. B.C. Objects T 122, T 145, L 453 and L 454 ... Ca. 375-160 B.C.

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[Deposit]  A 14:2: Cistern

Report on sorting of pottery, August 1951, by H.S. Robinson [nb p.3666]. Cistern discovered and dug to 1.60m., vi/10/36; dug to bottom iv/22/37-v/6/37. Diam. At mouth 0.26m.; neck begins to widen out ... 1st. c. B.C. to post-Herulian

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[Deposit]  B 14:3: Cistern

Cistern on the lower south slope of Kolonos Agoraios; dumped filling, second half of first century after Christ. Coins: 9 June 1937 #3 11 June 1937 #1-#8 ... 50-100 A.D.

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[Deposit]  D 17:5: Cistern

Part of same system as D 17:3 and D 17:4. Object B 874 is from the top fill but not related to the upper or lower fills proper; no subdivision. Neither the upper nor the lower fill had the characteristics ... 225-100 B.C.

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[Deposit]  E 3:1: Cistern

Cistern with considerable dumped fill. It may have been abandoned ca. 295-295 B.C.; it will have been filled by 280 B.C. Coins: 31 March 1936 #8 1 April 1936 #23-#24 2 April 1936 #15-#19 3 April 1936 #15-#18 ... Ca. 325-250 B.C.

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[Deposit]  E 5:2: Cistern

Coins: 16 February 1937 #7-#9 22 February 1937 #23-#26 ... 250-190 B.C.

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[Deposit]  E 14:1: Cistern

Nbp. 2369: Two chamber cisterns, 88/ΛΔ and 100/ΚΘ, united by a long straight passage running almost due N-S. A draw shaft at 95/ΚΘ is set just off the course of the passage to the east and opening into ... Use filling of late 4th-early 3rd c. B.C. Accumulative fillings of late 3rd-early 2nd and late 1st c. B.C. Upper dumped filling of 3rd c. A.D.

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[Deposit]  F 19:2: Cistern

Cistern with dumped fillings. Coins: 5 May 1939 #10-#12 Subdivisions: .1=Upper fill .2=Lower fill .3=Dump ... Ca. 375-275 B.C.

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[Deposit]  M 20:1: Cistern

Two Hellenistic fills with late Hellenistic to Roman fill above. Subdivisions: .1=top and intermediate fills, to 2.00m. .2=middle fill .3=bottom fill ... 6 February 1937

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[Deposit]  G 11:1: Cistern Chamber III

Cistern system West of Bouleuterion: (see also B: cistern system to West of Tholos). Third Chamber from North. A well was dug through the bottom in Byz. times. Cf. deposit F 9:2. Coins: 3 May 1934 #1 ... 160-140 B.C., with Byz. disturbance

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[Deposit]  G 6:2: Cistern East Chamber

The East Chamber of a double cistern lying between the northeast corner of the Theseion and the Annex to the Stoa of Zeus Eleftherios. ... Both chambers went out of use as water containers simultaneously ... 23 February-16 March 1932

[Object]  SS 2: Clay Disk

Clay disk with the prow of a ship in relief. Attic clay, black glaze. Resembles a coin type. Cxt: Area I 10(VG)* small fig sitting at front of prow 271 Leica ... Late Roman (?)

[Object]  SS 268: Clay Seal: Stamped

Small clay seal. The object is shaped like a small Greek coin save that only one side is struck. The insect appears to be a locust. To its right is atiny many-branched twig. Impression of winged insect; ... 12 March 1932

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[Deposit]  F 16:1: Demeter Cistern

Cistern at 9/Β (10/Β on plan). Fourth century deposit overlaid by late Roman upper fill (cf. T 85, L 379, container 80, not recorded with this deposit and no subdivision given). Coins: 20 February 1931 ... Second half 4th c. B.C.

[Object]  ST 477: Disc Fragment: Inscribed

About one-half of a thick disk with large chip missing from one side but full diameter preserved. Small worn depression in center of each side. Two letters on top surface. Pentelic (?) marble. ADDENDA ... 1933

[Object]  MC 251: Disk

Flat and circular. In relief in the middle, gorgoneion with protruding tongue. Around the edge, a double ring of raised dots. In the back, two very small holes, for attachment, near the center; and cinsiderable ... 26 March 1936

[Object]  B 1204: Disk : Weight

Small chunky disk with spirals on the two flat surfaces. Perhaps a weight. Fill against wall D, lower layer. Early Byzantine. 920 Leica ... 6 July 1937

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[Deposit]  D 11:2: Drawshaft

Drawshaft of a complex cistern system. Coins: 26 March 1936 #1 ... 300-215 B.C.

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[Deposit]  E 14:3: Drawshaft, "Kybele cistern"

Nbp. 2369: Two chamber cisterns, 88/ΛΔ and 100/ΚΘ, united by a long straight passage running almost due N-S. A draw shaft at 95/ΚΘ is set just off the course of the passage to the east and opening into ... Upper fill, Late Roman with some Hellenistic. Middle fill, Sullan debris to last quarter of 1st c. B.C. Lower fill, 4th-3rd c. B.C.=POU and abandonment

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[Deposit]  H 12:1: Fill of Early West Branch of Great Drain=Middle ...

Filling of Middle Drain (Tr. H+F in Section Ζ). Sand and gravel filling of the old course of the west branch of the Great Drain, a large (ca. 1.00m. deep and 1.30m. wide) underground channel in the area ... 150-100 B.C.

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[Deposit]  K 6:2: Filling

4th century sandy fill west of Peribolos of the Twelve Gods, with animal bones, metal waste and much pottery ... 350-325 B.C.

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[Deposit]  E 6:3: Furnace waste pit "cistern"

Flask-shaped pit probably originally intended as a cistern; used for dumping waste from a metal furnace. A substantial mass of iron slag found at the bottom along with a thick waste of bricks, charcoal ... Ca. 375-310 B.C.

[Object]  MC 48: Gem Impression

A clay disk has been stamped with an oval seal. Obverse: bust of Athena right, wearing a Corinthian helmet and aegis, long curls. Reverse: plain convex back with finger print. Pale pinkish buff clay. West ... 1 June 1933

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[Deposit]  A-B 19-20:1: Great Drain South

Great Drain South (ca. 70-113, from SW edge of section as far north as the Roman Bath) Hellenistic Sand Fill. Silted-up filling of the southern branch of the Great Drain, abandoned due to some damage at ... 4th. c.-86 B.C.

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[Deposit]  O 18:2: Hedgehog Well

Well at 37/ΚΑ ... ca. 350-320 B.C.

[Object]  P 8932: Jar: Official Measure

Large fragment of one side missing. A straight-sided jar with slightly inset flat foot, grooved near its outer edge. Two broad wheel-run grooves outside, just below lip, and two more on lower part of side ... 11 February 1937

[Object]  IL 915: Lead Disk

Inscribed. A small very thin one. On one side the incised letters: Γ Α. 53-58/* Drain, sand fill. 5875 Leica ... 2 August 1947

[Object]  IL 254: Lead Object

A rectangular object with two small holes in one side, near the center. A weight ? Rock-cut channel, south of cistern A. Leica ... 27 May 1935

[Object]  IL 740: Lead Seal

Obverse: poppy head between two ears of wheat. At left near base of stalk, the letter Δ. Reverse: plain. top to 0.55m. Well. Leica ... 11 May 1939

[Object]  IL 370: Lead Sealing

Obverse: Helios in chariot, facing left as in IL 171. Reverse: plain. Modern. Leica ... 7 April 1936

[Object]  IL 1201: Lead Sealing

Three disks of which the top and bottom one form a single unit, with their connecting stem set through a hole in the middle disk. Monogram stamped on top disk. Cf. IL 1097; a similar sealing with an upper ... 5 June 1947

[Object]  IL 617: Lead Strips

Twenty one lead stamped strips, exactly like those listed as IL 591 (ΠΘ 2496). The strips a-d and n-p with tabs ( plus one with broken tab); the others (13) without. Each stamped with a kernos within a ... 25-26 May 1937

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[Object]  IL 591: Lead Tickets

Twenty-one long, narrow, flat, rectangular strips, twelve with a tab at the side, (one bent over), nine slightly shorter, without tabs. All stamped at the middle with a small circular stamp: a kernos, ... 14 May 1937

[Object]  IL 24: Lead Token

Surface very much damaged. Side A: traces of a draped figure, seated facing left; Zeus? Raised ring near edge. Side B: traces of some representation in a similar ring. Probably as IL 381. Surface. in zip ... 21 March 1932

[Object]  IL 25: Lead Token

Obverse : Poseidon striding left over secondary impression. Reverse : standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 43 to IL 46 : better examples. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 2 April 1932

[Object]  IL 40: Lead Token

Obverse : draped standing figure, with head turned on the left, holding in her left hand an object -lyre ? Traces of letters around edge. Recalls coin types. Reverse: plain with irregular surface. In below ... 20 April 1932

[Object]  IL 43: Lead Token

Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression. Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m. below surface Below surface. in zip ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 44: Lead Token

Mended from two pieces. Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; trident in upraised left hand; some other object held before him in right hand. Figure surrounded by beaded circle, interrupted ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 45: Lead Token

Mended from two pieces; tip missing. Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 46: Lead Token

Obverse: Poseidon striding left over secondary impression; Reverse: standing draped figure with right arm raised to head. Much worn. Cf. IL 44 for better example. 0.60 to 0.70m. below surface Below surface ... 17 March 1932

[Object]  IL 54: Lead Token

Obverse: at the right the leter A, at the left a device, perhaps two snakes, their bodies interwined, their heads raised. Reverse: plain. Great drain in soft upper earth. in zip lock bag in conservation ... 3 March 1933

[Object]  IL 57: Lead Token

Obverse: head of Athena Parthenos, right. Reverse: a large Γ, and within its angle a small round impression with a kernos and above it traces of letters ? Entered as coin no. 11. in zip lock bag in conservation ... 23 February 1933

[Object]  IL 61: Lead Token

Side A (the outer edge of which has overflowed in the stamping): a strung bow. Side B: smooth, or else all trace of a design have worn away. Uncertain. Leica ... 3 May 1933

[Object]  IL 112: Lead Token

Obverse : Triptolemos (?) seated left, in a winged car, drawn by serpent. Reverse : plain. Great drain below bottom. 4th c. B.C. fill. 1307 Leica ... 26 June 1933

[Object]  IL 113: Lead Token

Obverse : a right foot, in low relief; below it, a Δ; above it a device (?) - L (?). Reverse : plain. A small piece is missing. Great drain, gravel fill. Leica ... 7 July 1933

[Object]  IL 115: Lead Token

Head of Athena right, helmeted. Unbroken. Gravelly pocket beside Great Drain. 766, 791 Leica ... 1933

[Object]  IL 117: Lead Token

Obverse : a helmeted head, right. Reverse : ? Much corroded. In late fill. Leica ... 31 January 1934

[Object]  IL 121: Lead Token

Obverse : a bearded head, right. Reverse : a youthful head, thrown back, left. Cleaning bedrock. Leica ... 5 March 1934

[Object]  IL 127: Lead Token

Obverse : in high relief an object like a neck amphora without handles. To the left, an outline impression. Reverse : small raised knobs. Red sandy earth at inner corner of heavy late wall. Coins of 28 ... 28 March 1934

[Object]  IL 128: Lead Token

Obverse : an object like a neck amphora without handles, in high relief. To the left, an outline impression. Reverse : small raised knobs. Red sandy earth at inner corner of heavy late wall. Found with ... 28 March 1934

[Object]  IL 129: Lead Token

Obverse : an uncertain device in relief. Reverse : incuse circle, with head right. Red sandy earth at inner corner of heavy late wall. Found with IL 127 and 128. Leica ... 28 March 1934

[Object]  IL 130: Lead Token

Obverse : a head right. Reverse : plain. Cleaning bedrock. Leica ... 31 March 1934

[Object]  IL 150: Lead Token

Obverse : a herm, before which is a seated figure, both right; and a bird (?) right, facing left. Traces of letters. Reverse : plain. Traces of attachment at top (?) Cf. The terracottas such as T 1665 ... 10 May 1934

[Object]  IL 157: Lead Token

Broken away above at right. Obverse : a bearded head (Serapis), right. Reverse : uncertain. Well. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 12 March 1934

[Object]  IL 158: Lead Token

Broken away below. Obverse : a head wearing petasos (?) (Hermes?), right. Reverse : a countermark of dolphin. Well. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 12 March 1934

[Object]  IL 166: Lead Token

Obverse : a bearded Herm, right; behind it a palm branch; before it the letter A. Below the letter, the upper half of a hydria (?). Reverse : plain. Originally listed as coin no. 26, for the day. Roman ... 24 March 1935

[Object]  IL 170: Lead Token

Obverse : ligature of A (alpha) and P (rho) in relief.Λ Reverse : plain. On bedrock, floor of Byzantine pithos. Leica ... 23 March 1935

[Object]  IL 171: Lead Token

Obverse : Helios, rising, in his chariot. His figure standing front, facing left, is seen between the two middle horses, galloping right and left respectively. In his left hand the reins, in his right ... 2 April 1935

[Object]  IL 199: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena in crested Corinthian Helmet, right. Reverse : uncertain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 23 May 1935

[Object]  IL 200: Lead Token

Obverse : Hermes, standing, turned slightly left; money bags in his right hand, caduceus in his left. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, looking to his right, his right arm outstretched. Cf. IL ... 23 May 1935

[Object]  IL 201: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet, right, within circle around which are raised dots. Reverse : uncertain. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica, 5-271 ... 23 May 1935

[Object]  IL 202: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 23 May 1935

[Object]  IL 204: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena, helmeted, right. Reverse : plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 205: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. Stars in field. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 206: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 207: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 208: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped, right arm outstretched. A staff, in the field to the figure 's left, shows clearly on this example. ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 209: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet. Reverse : plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 211: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, partly draped. This personage is better preserved here than in most of the other examples. He wears an himation wrapped ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 212: Lead Token

Obverse : head of Athena right, in a Corinthian helmet. Reverse : plain. Cf. IL 201 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 213: Lead Token

Obverse : standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse : standing Serapis, draped. Cf. IL 211 for type. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 215: Lead Token

Obverse: standing Hermes, with money bags and caduceus. Reverse: partly draped standing Serapis. For type see IL 211. Cistern A. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 24 May 1935

[Object]  IL 217: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck with dolphin to right. Reverse : Plain. Cistern B, at top. Leica ... 25 May 1935

[Object]  IL 218: Lead Token

Obverse : Lion 's head with tenon. Counterstruck to right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 221 for type. Cistern B, at top. Leica ... 25 May 1935

[Object]  IL 219: Lead Token

Obverse : Serapis, right. Reverse : Dolphin, right. Cf. IL 262 for type. Cistern B, at top. Leica ... 25 May 1935

[Object]  IL 220: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck to right, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves Leica ... 25 May 1935

[Object]  IL 221: Lead Token

Obverse : Lion 's head with tenon. Counterstruck to left, dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cistern B at mouth. Leica, 5-271 ... 25 May 1935

[Object]  IL 222: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck to right dolphin. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235, for type. Cistern B at mouth. Leica ... 25 May 1935

[Object]  IL 223: Lead Token

Obverse : Head of Hermes, right, with caduceus. Counterstruck to right, obscuring Hermes 's face. Reverse : Plain. Cf. IL 235 for type. Cistern B at mouth. in zip lock bag in conservation with gloves ... 25 May 1935