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[Agora Object] BI 217: Sea Shell

The shell of a large bivalve (according to D.S. Reese, 26 January 1984, is a marine Clycymeris), used as palette. In the bottom, a pool of dull red paint; on the edge the marks of paint where the painter ... 26 March 1936 ... Sea Shell

[Agora Object] BI 676: Tortoise Shell

A few fragments missing but essentially complete. A round natural hole towards the front and another at back, fairly carefully cut through. The other holes appears to be simply missing sections of the ... 16 June 1951 ... The other holes appears to be simply missing sections of the shell.

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[Agora Image] 2012.52.0464 (XXXIV-54)

Shell ornaments ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Shell ornaments.

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[Agora Object] T 1529: Cockle Shell

Broken at both sides. Inside plain; outside ribbed. A few traces of white remain; there were also traces of red before washing. Well. Basket 19. 425-400 B.C. Leica, XXXIV-48, 81-38-34 ... 26 May 1937 ... Cockle Shell

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[Agora Object] BI 1290: Shell with Pigment

Mended from two fragments, gap along edge close to the hinge. Ovoid shell with red pigment on interior surface also embedded in soil sample kept from the inside of the shell. Finished Northwest corner ... 14 June 2007 ... Mended from two fragments, gap along edge close to the hinge. Ovoid shell with red pigment on interior surface also embedded in soil sample kept from the inside of the shell.

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[Agora Object] BI 1291: Shell with Pigment

Slightly chipped at one edge otherwise complete. Red and yellow pigment preserved on interior surface. Finished Northwest corner of Room II. 8137 ... 14 June 2007 ... Shell

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[Agora Image] 2009.20.0299

Shell with pigment ... Angelique Sideris ... Archive series V-2007 Horizontal (normal) ... 15 Dec 2008 ... Shell with pigment.

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[Agora Image] 2009.20.0300

Shell with pigment ... Angelique Sideris ... Archive series V-2007 Horizontal (normal) ... 15 Dec 2008 ... Shell with pigment.

[Agora Object] BI 509: Shell of Tortoise

Piece from one side missing. Complete dimensions preserved. Well. Leica ... 19 May 1939 ... Shell of Tortoise

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[Agora Image] 2005.01.0320 (81-38-34)

Terracotta cockle shell ... Horizontal (normal) ... Terracotta cockle shell.

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[Agora Image] 2012.52.0458 (XXXIV-48)

Terracotta cockle shell ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Terracotta cockle shell.

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[Agora Image] 2012.85.0291 (99-16-36a)

Shell, BI 1072 ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Shell, BI 1072

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[Agora Object] P 6281: Black Glaze Shell Dipper

Restored in plaster. Shallow shell-shaped dish with rounded bottom. Loop handle. The plain edge pinched together at back for pouring between the handle attachments. Metallic black glaze. Cistern. Lower, ... 22 May-6 June 1935 ... Black Glaze Shell Dipper

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[Agora Image] 2012.77.0493 (90-4-33)

Black Glaze Shell Dipper ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Black Glaze Shell Dipper

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[Agora Image] 2013.19.0015

Erik Shell, volunteer at the Agora Excavations 2013 ... Craig Mauzy ... More images and raw files in Photography / Unworked / Projects / 2013 Excavation / 2013.19. Volunteers and Staff Horizontal (normal) ... 22 Jul 2013 ... Erik Shell, volunteer at the Agora Excavations 2013.

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[Agora Image] 2012.71.1260 (80-57-14)

Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 2012.80.1902 (95-1-21)

Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 2012.71.1016 (80-49-32)

Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 2012.86.1258 (2002-12-27)

Shell deposit, from the west ... AMS east 5852 Horizontal (normal) ... 16 Jul 2002 ... Shell deposit, from the west.

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[Agora Image] 2012.85.1159 (99-43-21)

Tortoise Shell Fragments, BI 1068 ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Tortoise Shell Fragments, BI 1068

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[Agora Object] T 1650: Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell

Small splotches of reddish glaze on the outside. Carefully made of fine buff clay, deep pinkish-orange at core. Pit. 4th c. B.C. Leica, XXXIV-53, 80-49-32, 80-57-14, 95-1-19 (20) (cast), 95-1-21 ... 7 April 1938 ... Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 2005.01.0275 (80-57-14)

Terracotta Mould Fragment for Cockle Shell ... Horizontal (normal) ... Terracotta Mould Fragment for Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 2012.77.0492 (90-4-32)

Black Glaze Shell Dipper. P 6281 ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Black Glaze Shell Dipper. P 6281

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[Agora Image] 2012.86.1895 (2003-14-29)

Two zembilia full of murex shell! ... AMS Cf. 2003-14-30 Horizontal (normal) ... 2003 ... Two zembilia full of murex shell!

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[Agora Image] 2012.86.1896 (2003-14-30)

Two zembilia full of murex shell! ... AMS 1156 Horizontal (normal) ... July 2003 ... Two zembilia full of murex shell!

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[Agora Image] 2012.86.1897 (2003-14-31)

Two zembilia full of murex shell! ... AMS Cf. 2003-14-30 Horizontal (normal) ... 2003 ... Two zembilia full of murex shell!

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[Agora Notebook Page] Ζ-17-98 (pp. 3313-3314)

Bone Pin Fragment. Gem. Sea Urchin Shell ... Ζ-17 3313, 3314 BI 1251 BI 1252 J 259 BI 1253 Lot Ζ 751 BI 1251 BI 1252 J 259 BI 1253 ... 19 April 1954 ... Sea Urchin Shell

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[Agora Notebook Page] Δ-2-18 (pp. 221-222)

Ostrakon of Aristeides Lysimachou Alopekethen. Shell Fragment ... Δ-2 221, 222 P 348 S 199 N 40662 Δ:1932.0310:25 N 12396 Δ:1932.0310:26 N 12397 Δ:1932.0310:27 N 12398 Δ:1932.0310:28 N 12399 Δ:1932.0310:29 N 12400 Δ:1932.0310:30 N 12401 Δ:1932.0310:31 N 12402 Δ:1932.0310:32 ... Turkish ... Shell Fragment

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[Agora Notebook Page] ΟΟ-23-41 (pp. 4472-4473)

Unguentarium. Mold for Shell. Opaion Tile. Well ... ΟΟ-23 4472, 4473 P 28112 T 3972 A 3724 A 3725 ΟΟ 1899 E 18:7 P 28112 T 3972 A 3724 A 3725 ... 12 June 1969 ... Mold for Shell

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[Agora Notebook Page] Ω-7-12 (pp. 1215-1216)

Amphora with Graffito. Well. Mold for Shell ... Ω-7 1215, 1216 P 13433 T 1855 Ω:1938.0606:1 Ω:1938.0606:2 N 72229 Ω:1938.0606:3 N 72230 Ω:1938.0606:4 Ω:1938.0606:5 P 19:1 P 13433 T 1855 ... Modern Greek ... Mold for Shell

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[Agora Image] 2012.80.1900 (95-1-19)

Cast of Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... Cast of Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0022 (Slide Sheet: 17:14)

Large gray ware mouldmade bowl with shell-shaped pattern ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Large gray ware mouldmade bowl with shell-shaped pattern.

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[Agora Image] 2012.80.1901 (95-1-20)

Cast of Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell, T 1650 ... AMS Void Horizontal (normal) ... Cast of Mold Fragment for Cockle Shell, T 1650

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[Agora Notebook Page] Ζ-17-35 (pp. 3189-3190)

Stamped Amphora Handle: Knidian. Cowrie Shell. Antefix Fragment: Plastic. Stylus ... Ζ-17 3189, 3190 SS 13616 Ζ 1951 SS 13612 BI 730 A 2450 B 1087 SS 13616 BI 730 A 2450 B 1087 ... 7 May 1954 ... Cowrie Shell

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[Agora Image] 1998.01.0011

Mycenaean small beads of various materials (shell, faience, and carnelian) ... Horizontal (normal) ... Summer 1998 ... Mycenaean small beads of various materials (shell, faience, and carnelian).

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[Agora Image] 1998.01.0012

Mycenaean small beads of various materials (shell, faience, and carnelian) ... Horizontal (normal) ... Summer 1998 ... Mycenaean small beads of various materials (shell, faience, and carnelian).

[Agora Object] BI 668: Group of Sea Shells

Small cockle shell, small conch shell, and others, mostly fragmentary. "1 Cypraea shell, almost complete, no sign of being worked; shell associated with women. 2 Murex trunculus shells, large, very fragmentary ... 21 May 1951 ... Small cockle shell, small conch shell, and others, mostly fragmentary ... "1 Cypraea shell, almost complete, no sign of being worked; shell associated with women. 2 Murex trunculus shells, large, very fragmentary (6 fragments). 3 Cardium edule, large, in fragments. 1 glycimeris glycimeris, large, it seems as smoothed at the edge. 1 land snail, Helix".

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[Agora Image] 2008.16.0021 (1-49)

Large grave stele surmounted by a shell ornament and acanthus scrolls ... Horizontal (normal) ... Large grave stele surmounted by a shell ornament and acanthus scrolls.

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[Agora Notebook Page] Φ-6-79 (pp. 1142-1143)

Stamped Amphora Handle: Parmeniskos Group. Axe. Miniature Loom Weight. Shell Ornament ... Φ-6 1142, 1143 SS 14323 ST 671 MC 1035 BI 772 SS 14323 ST 671 MC 1035 BI 772 ... May 1957 ... Shell Ornament

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[Agora Image] 2001.02.0133

Shell containing green pigment. Found Beneath Wall C. [During basket 34] ... Kevin Pluta ... east ... 4 Jul 2001 ... Shell containing green pigment.

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0265

Before removal of tortoise shell and cow jaw in Basket 41 ... Brian Martens ... north Horizontal (normal) ... 22 Jul 2022 ... Before removal of tortoise shell and cow jaw in Basket 41.

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0266

Before removal of cow jaw and tortoise shell in Basket 41 ... Brian Martens ... west Rotate 180 ... 22 Jul 2022 ... Before removal of cow jaw and tortoise shell in Basket 41.

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[Agora Notebook Page] ΝΝ-15-58 (pp. 2907-2908)

One-Handled Casserole. Lid. Cockle Shell. Mold for Standing Draped Female Figurine ... ΝΝ-15 2907, 2908 P 16742 L 4060 P 16743 T 2237 T 2238 P 16742 P 16743 T 2237 T 2238 ... 22 May 1940 ... Cockle Shell

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[Agora Image] 1997.10.0305 (XXXIII-70)

Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view. Pentelic marble ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view.

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[Agora Image] 1997.10.0308 (XXXIII-73)

Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view. Pentelic marble ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view.

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[Agora Image] 2012.52.0380 (XXXIII-70)

Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view. Pentelic marble ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view.

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[Agora Image] 2012.52.0383 (XXXIII-73)

Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view. Pentelic marble ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. Front view.

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[Agora Image] 2012.86.0550 (2001-2-27)

Photo of diseased shell found in Bucket 16. In situ, from north ... AMS south 4648 Horizontal (normal) ... 18 Jun 2001 ... Photo of diseased shell found in Bucket 16.

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[Agora Image] 2024.13.0103

BK South, Basket 16 close, with pillar/wall, burnt soil, shell dump ... Gerasimos Trasanis ... northwest Horizontal (normal) ... 30 Jul 2024 ... BK South, Basket 16 close, with pillar/wall, burnt soil, shell dump.

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[Agora Image] 2024.13.0104

BK South, Basket 16 close, with pillar/wall, burnt soil, shell dump ... Gerasimos Trasanis ... northwest Horizontal (normal) ... 30 Jul 2024 ... BK South, Basket 16 close, with pillar/wall, burnt soil, shell dump.

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[Agora Image] 2024.13.0105

BK South, Basket 16 close, with pillar/wall, burnt soil, shell dump ... Gerasimos Trasanis ... northwest Horizontal (normal) ... 30 Jul 2024 ... BK South, Basket 16 close, with pillar/wall, burnt soil, shell dump.

[Agora Coin] N 16018

Syracuse ... Coin heavily damaged. Coin no. 1. Unfinished cistern. Female head l. [ςYPA] between Dolphin l. and scallop shell. 175, 184 ... Ca. 410-400 B.C ... [ςYPA] between Dolphin l. and scallop shell.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 569

A few small areas restored. Shallow, round-bottomed bowl, pinched in at one side to form a shell shape. Horizontal loop handle, round in section, joined at pinch. Metallic black glaze ... 250-200 ... Hellenistic Pottery and Wheelmade Table Ware | Other Vessels For Wine Service | Vessels For Pouring And Dipping | Shell Dipper

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[Agora Image] 1997.10.0301 (XXXIII-66)

Right hand of Triton holding a shell. View of the back. Pentelic marble ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of Triton holding a shell. View of the back.

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[Agora Image] 2012.52.0376 (XXXIII-66)

Right hand of Triton holding a shell. View of the back. Pentelic marble ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of Triton holding a shell. View of the back.

[Agora Object] A 274: Crowning Molding Fragment

Top of crowning block preserved; rest broken. Hawk's beak beneath fascia. Shell conglomerate. Marble pile. Leica ... 21 June 1934 ... Hawk's beak beneath fascia. Shell conglomerate.

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[Agora Image] 1997.10.0304 (XXXIII-69)

Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. View of the back. Pentelic marble ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. View of the back.

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[Agora Image] 2012.52.0379 (XXXIII-69)

Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. View of the back. Pentelic marble ... AMS Horizontal (normal) ... ca. 1948 ... Right hand of a Triton holding a shell. View of the back.

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[Agora Image] 2022.21.0083 (2022-03-13)

Before removal of tortoise shell and cow jaw, during Basket 41. [During Basket 41] ... Brian Martens ... north Horizontal (normal) ... 22 Jul 2022 ... Before removal of tortoise shell and cow jaw, during Basket 41.

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[Agora Image] 2009.14.0033

Incised shell found in the fill in the center of Room 5. [During Basket 4] ... Handler ... Horizontal (normal) ... 15 Jun 2009 ... Incised shell found in the fill in the center of Room 5.

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0249

During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell at north ... Brian Martens ... north Horizontal (normal) ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell at north.

[Agora Object] P 26891: Bowl Fragment: West Slope

One shell foot only preserved. Glazed outside only. For shape cf. P 15130. Catalogued 1960. Cistern, dump. 366 Leica ... 17 April 1936 ... One shell foot only preserved.

[Agora Object] PNW 38: Pyramidal Loom Weight: Stamped

Edges worn. Equal sides. Stamp on top: shell. Glaze: black all over, partially on bottom. Clay: reddish. Below Great Wall ... 1931 ... Stamp on top: shell. Glaze: black all over, partially on bottom.

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0245

During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell and cow jaw ... Brian Martens ... east Rotate 90 CW ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell and cow jaw.

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0246

During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell and cow jaw ... Brian Martens ... west Rotate 90 CW ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell and cow jaw.

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0247

During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell and cow jaw ... Brian Martens ... north Horizontal (normal) ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell and cow jaw.

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[Agora Image] 2000.02.0474 (Slide Sheet: 03:13)

Large grave stele with shell ornement and acanthus scrolls at top. Pentelic marble. Late 4th c. B.C ... Horizontal (normal) ... 1 Jun 2000 ... Large grave stele with shell ornement and acanthus scrolls at top.

[Agora Object] PNW 49: Pyramidal Loom Weight: Stamped

Equal sides, sharp angles. Stamp on top: shell? Glaze: black to within 0.07 of bottom. Clay: reddish. Assembly Place, filling of Period III ... 1932 ... Stamp on top: shell? Glaze: black to within 0.07 of bottom.

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[Agora Notebook Page] Ε-3-32 (pp. 429-430)

Plastic Attachment: Shell-Shaped Foot. Foundation in 6-9/ΙΣΤ-ΙΖ. Stroses near Wall in 11-12/ΙΗ-ΚΓ ... Ε-3 429, 430 P 158 Section Ε 268 Section Ε 269 ... 15 Jul 1931 ... Plastic Attachment: Shell-Shaped Foot

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[Agora Notebook Page] Κ-15-20 (pp. 2827-2828)

Stamped Lagynos Handle. Shell. Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian. Stamped Amphora Handle: Unidentified. Mold Fragment for Boukranion. Bone Pin Fragment ... Κ-15 2827, 2828 SS 13362 Κ 2842 SS 13358 T 3341 SS 13363 SS 13364 T 3342 BI 716 SS 13362 T 3341 SS 13363 SS 13364 T 3342 BI 716 ... 1 April 1954 ... Shell

[Agora Object] PNW 27: Pyramidal Loom Weight: Stamped

Sides slightly bevelled, and equal in width. Stamp on top: shell? Glaze: traces of black on side. Clay: light buff. Assembly Place - filling of Period III ... 1932 ... Stamp on top: shell? Glaze: traces of black on side.

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[Agora Publication Page] Agora 7, s. 151, p. 135

Attic Lamps; Lamps of the 3rd and 4th Centuries; Figured Disk; Shell; Rim: Wavy Lines. Attic Lamps; Lamps of the 3rd and 4th Centuries; Figured Disk; Shell; Rim: Herringbone. Hesperia, II, 1933, pp. 206-208, ... Agora 7 135 M 20:2 N 21:1 A 14:2 ... Early 3rd A.D ... Attic Lamps; Lamps of the 3rd and 4th Centuries; Figured Disk; Shell; Rim: Wavy Lines ... Attic Lamps; Lamps of the 3rd and 4th Centuries; Figured Disk; Shell; Rim: Herringbone ... Attic Lamps; Lamps of the 3rd and 4th Centuries; Figured Disk; Shell

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[Agora Image] 2022.16.0248

During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell at south of basket and cow jaw ... Brian Martens ... north Horizontal (normal) ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of baulk in Room 5 in Basket 41, showing tortoise shell at south of basket and cow jaw.

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[Agora Object] P 6842: Cup

A one-handled cup; bands and a star on the handle, dots on rim; black body with reserved square in front decorated with a cross. Flat bottom, unglazed. Found inside this cup, a shell and a pebble. The ... 29 February 1936 ... Found inside this cup, a shell and a pebble ... The shell was catalogued as P 6842 bis for purpose of publication.

[Agora Object] L 238: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of back and side. On rim, herringbone; On discus, shell. Handle, solid, triple grooved. Purplish-red glaze. Red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. 558 Leica ... 3 August 1931 ... On rim, herringbone; On discus, shell. Handle, solid, triple grooved.

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[Agora Object] P 6241: Black Glaze Fish Plate Fragment: Stamped

Only the center remains. Raised ring inside, no incision around depression. Four stamped conch-shell-shaped palmettes. Dull black glaze. Cistern. Lower, Hellenistic fill. Leica, 91-35-36 ... 22 May-6 June 1935 ... Four stamped conch-shell-shaped palmettes.

[Agora Object] L 3064: Lamp

Intact. High grooved handle. Shell in discus; nodules on rim; volutes on discus. Single groove on reverse. Red glaze over white. Type XXV of Corinth collection. Well. Leica ... 21 May 1937 ... High grooved handle. Shell in discus; nodules on rim; volutes on discus.

[Agora Object] P 21416: Krater Fragment

Wall fragment. Parts of two whorl-shell motifs preserved, the one almost complete, that at the left showing part of stem only. Pink clay, buff slip, red glaze. Addenda 2025: Fine reddish yellow (5YR ... LH IIIB ... Parts of two whorl-shell motifs preserved, the one almost complete, that at the left showing part of stem only. ... Addenda 2025: Fine reddish yellow (5YR 6/6) micaceous fabric with small to medium subangular to rounded purplish-brown, dark gray, and calcareous stone inclusions.On exterior: whorl shell (FM 23.18), FS 8/9/281, (TVD).

[Agora Object] L 4928: Lid of Lamp

Small cockle-shell lid with a handle pierced to serve as a hinge. Red glaze, worn. Orange micaceous clay. Outside N.W. corner of Roman Building, layer I. 1894 Leica ... 17 May 1952 ... Small cockle-shell lid with a handle pierced to serve as a hinge.

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[Agora Object] J 65: Mass of Gold Ornaments

This group consists of thirty rosettes, five ivy-leaf pieces and one shell-shaped ornament. Ivy-leaf ornaments: four of them are complete, though slightly bent; one is somewhat broken. Decoration in low ... 2 June 1939 ... I 25 (ivy-leaves), I 26 (shell-shaped), I 27 (rosettes).

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[Agora Object] P 8168: Almond Vase Fragment

The attachments of neck and handle preserved; dull black glaze on and inside neck. The body covered with fine pits, to imitate almond shell. Pinkish-buff clay. 5th.-4th. c. fill. Leica ... 3 March 1936 ... The body covered with fine pits, to imitate almond shell. Pinkish-buff clay.

[Agora Deposit] O 7:8: The Tortoise's Grave

The Tortoise's Grave. Small deposit in the lower part of a wine-jar (P 21715) set down into the filling of a pit of the archaic period (O 7:9). Contains tortoise shell ... 425-400 B.C ... Contains tortoise shell.

[Agora Object] L 4039: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Intact. Discus with shell; rim with herringbone. Handle, unpierced, three grooves above, two below. Reverse: within two grooves, "T". Glaze, thin, purplish. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Well. Container ... 27 April 1940 ... Discus with shell; rim with herringbone.

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[Agora Image] 2022.21.0076 (2022-03-06)

During excavation of level 3b of the baulk beneath collapsed Wall R in Room 5, with tortoise shell, in Basket 41. [During Basket 41] ... Brian Martens ... east 11996 Horizontal (normal) ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of level 3b of the baulk beneath collapsed Wall R in Room 5, with tortoise shell, in Basket 41.

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[Agora Image] 2022.21.0077 (2022-03-07)

During excavation of level 3b of the baulk beneath collapsed Wall R in Room 5, with tortoise shell, in Basket 41. [During Basket 41] ... Brian Martens ... north Horizontal (normal) ... 20 Jul 2022 ... During excavation of level 3b of the baulk beneath collapsed Wall R in Room 5, with tortoise shell, in Basket 41.

[Agora Object] L 2430: Lamp

Intact. Herringbone pattern on rim; shell on discus. Pierced handle with three grooves above and two below. Circular reverse with double grooves enclosing letter: "K". Red clay nad wash (?). Type XXVIII ... 19 May 1936 ... Herringbone pattern on rim; shell on discus. Pierced handle with three grooves above and two below.

[Agora Object] L 1731: Lamp

Intact save for chips. Wavy pattern on rim; shell on discus. The handle double grooved above; unpierced. On the bottom a palm leaf, inside almond-shaped grooves. Unglazed. Buff clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth ... 12 April 1935 ... Wavy pattern on rim; shell on discus. The handle double grooved above; unpierced.

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[Agora Object] I 69: Grave Monument

Inscribed large stele with shell top and acanthus scrolls. Upon the face of the stele proper are two rosettes in relief; the stele proper is crowned by a small ovolo and cyma. Above this rises a large ... 15 July 1931 ... Inscribed large stele with shell top and acanthus scrolls. ... Above this rises a large shell within which is carved a ten-petalled palmete, springing from heavy acanthus stalks.

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[Agora Image] 2002.12.0006

Silver stater, Aigina. Obverse: Sea turtle with T-shaped arrangement of pellets on shell. Reverse: Incuse square divided into five "large skew" compartments. 479-456 B.C ... Craig Mauzy ... Horizontal (normal) ... Obverse: Sea turtle with T-shaped arrangement of pellets on shell. Reverse: Incuse square divided into five "large skew" compartments. 479-456 B.C.

[Agora Object] L 195: Lamp

On rim, herringbone, worn. Discus, plain, worn, with faint traces of shell pattern. Handle solid, double grooved. Nozzle, plain, rounded. Reverse, somewhat defaced; apparently plain. Unglazed. Light red ... 22 July 1931 ... Discus, plain, worn, with faint traces of shell pattern. Handle solid, double grooved.

[Agora Object] T 2351: Mold Fragment

Part of top and of side edges preserved. Perhaps from mold for situla bracket with wreathed head, rather than from curved relief (?). Uncertain representation. Part of fish and shell(?). Light buff clay ... 24 April 1947 ... Part of fish and shell(?). Light buff clay.

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[Agora Coin] N 31036: Greek Coin

Aigina ... Αργυρός στατήρας: Αίγινα 5ος αιώνας π.Χ. Coin no. 1. Casts. Black earth. Sea turtle with T-shaped arrangement of pellets on shell. Incuse square divided into five "large skew'' compartments. 90-14-8, 91-3-4, ... 479-456 B.C ... Sea turtle with T-shaped arrangement of pellets on shell.

[Agora Object] L 2587: Lamp

Intact. Wavy lines on rim, shell on discus; solid grooved handle; almond-shaped reverse, with double concentric grooves enclosing two stamped circles. Purplish wash. Light red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth ... 11 June 1936 ... Wavy lines on rim, shell on discus; solid grooved handle; almond-shaped reverse, with double concentric grooves enclosing two stamped circles.

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[Agora Object] P 8269: Red Figure Fish Plate Fragment

Deep downturned rim, decorated with wave pattern. On the interior, parts of two fishes right; a shell(?) beneath. No relief contours. Brown drawing on the fishes. Good, somewhat metallic glaze. Well ... April-May 1936 ... On the interior, parts of two fishes right; a shell(?) beneath. No relief contours.

[Agora Object] L 4940: Lamp

Piece missing from bottom, and filling hole chipped. Shell on discus, herringbone on rim; solid handle, double-grooved above, plain below. On bottom, large double almond-shaped groove, enclosing dotted ... 29 April 1952 ... Piece missing from bottom, and filling hole chipped. Shell on discus, herringbone on rim; solid handle, double-grooved above, plain below.

[Agora Object] L 2426: Lamp

Intact. Plain rim with plain panels. Shell motif on discus, with prominent central lobe. Solid handle with three grooves in front, two behind. Circular reverse with double concentric grooves. Light red ... 18 May 1936 ... Plain rim with plain panels. Shell motif on discus, with prominent central lobe.

[Agora Object] L 1794: Lamp

A small single groove on the bottom, enclosing traces of a signature. Shell pattern on discus; wavy lines on rim. Unpierced, triple grooved handle. Unglazed. Light red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection ... 15 May 1935 ... A small single groove on the bottom, enclosing traces of a signature. Shell pattern on discus; wavy lines on rim.

[Agora Object] PNM 23: Lead Weight

A square plinth of lead carrying in relief a tortoise and the inscription ΔΕΜΟ (retrograde). On the back of the shell a rectangular stamp containing an owl facing. D.T.S. p.550 - Tortoise indicate τέταρτον ... 8 October 1932 ... On the back of the shell a rectangular stamp containing an owl facing.

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[Agora Coin] N 47810

Akragas ... Calciati I, p. 177, no. 47. [intentionally halved (found with coin ΟΟ-1141, a specimen of Athens variety 59, of the 260's B.C.)] [ΑΚΠΑΓΑΝΤΙΝΟΝ⟧ Eagle stg. l., wings spread. Crab; below, conch shell and ... late 5th century--406 B.C ... Crab; below, conch shell and octopus; six pellets around.

[Agora Object] L 5386: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Part of rim, wall, base and nozzle missing; restored in plaster. Disc with shell, framing ring. On rim, impressed ovolos. Handle pierced and grooved. On base, within grooved circle "XPYC(OC)TONOY". Pale ... 30 June 1959 ... Disc with shell, framing ring.