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Amphora Handle with Greek Stamp

Amphora Handle with Greek Stamp

Greek

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."

Terracotta

Hellenistic period

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