[Agora Object] T 3603: Torch

Two joining fragments. Broken at lower end. Flat and plain on one side. Other side rounded, with grooves running lengthwise; a single groove across at upper end. Traces of white paint inside the grooves ... 29 May 1959 ... Torch

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[Agora Object] S 3032: Double Torch Fragment

Broken across the shaft. Worn on left side. Shafts of torches with vertical cuts, bindings with horizontal cuts, and flames bending right and backwards, with diagonal cuttings. Pentelic marble. From circled ... 17 July 1978 ... Double Torch Fragment

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[Agora Object] S 245: Relief Fragment: Artemis with Torch

Back finished smooth, edges broken. The figure wearing an Ionic mantel that passes over her right shoulder, lacks head, left arm and legs. In her right hand she holds a long staff-like object, broken ... 1933 ... Relief Fragment: Artemis with Torch

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[Agora Object] S 1441: Torch Fragments from Votive Monument

Two joining and one non-joining fragments. Worked in shallow vertical rounds, bound by a plain band. Both ends preserved on a) i.e. full height, one end only on b). Pentelic marble. Marble dump. Leica, ... February 1950 ... Torch Fragments from Votive Monument

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[Agora Object] SS 7809: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Micaceous buff clay. Burning torch. Brought in from Hadrian street. Θασίων burning torch Σκύμνος Leica ... Summer 1936 ... Burning torch ... Θασίων burning torch Σκύμνος

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[Agora Object] SS 13789: Stamped Amphora Handle: Rhodian

Part of rim preserved. Burning torch. Finished Cutting intermediate strosis to working floor. Ὀλύμπου burning torch Leica ... 20 May 1954 ... Burning torch ... Ὀλύμπου burning torch

[Agora Object] SS 13406: Stamped Amphora Handle: Rhodian

Burning torch. Finished Hellenistic fill south of Middle Stoa and Drain C. [ Ὀ]λ̣ύμπου burning torch Leica ... 5 April 1954 ... Burning torch ... [ Ὀ]λ̣ύμπου burning torch

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[Agora Object] SS 12097: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Torch. Finished Stoa, Area North 7-8, strosis d over street. Θασ̣[ίων] torch [Φιλωνίδης] | Σι 490 Leica ... 23 March 1953 ... Torch ... Θασ̣[ίων] torch [Φιλωνίδης] | Σι

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[Agora Object] SS 11561: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Rectangular stamp with burning torch at centre. Finished Western trench, large cuttings. Θασίων burning torch Ἡγ̣η[σι]τέλης Leica ... 30 May 1952 ... Rectangular stamp with burning torch at centre ... Θασίων burning torch Ἡγ̣η[σι]τέλης

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[Agora Object] SS 11494: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Burning torch. Finished Pier 10, east; fill in trench for outer wall of Square Building. Θασίων burning torch Π̣υ̣θ̣ί̣ω̣ν 2622 Leica ... 24 April 1952 ... Burning torch ... Θασίων burning torch Π̣υ̣θ̣ί̣ω̣ν

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[Agora Object] SS 11207: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Torch bowcase(?). Early Thasian. Finished Fill over west outer wall of Square Building towards south. unread torch bowcase? 4276-4278 Leica ... May 1951 ... Torch bowcase(?). Early Thasian ... unread torch bowcase?

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[Agora Object] SS 11006: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

A torch(?). Early Thasian. Finished From fill under monument base, in front of Stoa terrace, opposite piers 17-18; found while cleaning. [---] torch bowcase? Leica ... 1 April 1950 ... A torch(?). Early Thasian ... [---] torch bowcase?

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[Agora Object] SS 12200: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Part of rim preserved. Torch. Finished Fill south of Stoa between Piers 1 and 2, black layer; Middle Stoa Building Fill. Θασίων̣ torch Σάτυρο[ς] 2041-2042 Leica ... 18 March 1953 ... Part of rim preserved. Torch ... Θασίων̣ torch Σάτυρο[ς]

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[Agora Object] IL 338: Lead Token

Obverse: a snake coiled across a cicada (?). Torch and strigil (?) in field. Reverse: two crossed torches. In field left, a racing torch, right, a crescent; in incuse. Surface fill. Leica ... 18 February 1936 ... Obverse: a snake coiled across a cicada (?). Torch and strigil (?) ... In field left, a racing torch, right, a crescent; in incuse.

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[Agora Object] P 7729: Red Figure Lekanis Lid Fragment

Fragment, broken all around. Winged Eros flying right but looking back with a tall torch in either hand. Relief contour for face. White paint for flame of torch. Cistern. Leica ... 3-6 April 1936 ... Winged Eros flying right but looking back with a tall torch in either hand. ... White paint for flame of torch.

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[Agora Object] SS 13627: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Burning torch; star. early Thasian. Dte: early* Finished Mixed fill in front of Fountain House; Hellenistic, early Roman and some late Roman. Θάσ[ιον] pellet burning torch Πυλά(δης) star Leica ... 4 May 1954 ... Burning torch; star. early Thasian ... Θάσ[ιον] pellet burning torch Πυλά(δης) star

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[Agora Object] SS 2162: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Burning torch. Dim: W 0.042*Msc: don't find it in Pridik 1917, or Dumont 1871(VG)* Rdg: had been corrected in VG file (rdg by AB)* Finished Θασίων burning torch? Ἡγησιτέλης Leica ... 6 March 1934 ... Burning torch ... Θασίων burning torch? Ἡγησιτέλης

[Agora Object] IL 892: Lead Token

Oval token. Obverse: a torch seen horizontally; standing on the shaft of the torch, a kernos. Reverse: plain. Similar to IL 885 (NN 3396). 71-76/* Great Drain south, Hellenistic sand fill. 5560 Leica ... 23 July 1947 ... Obverse: a torch seen horizontally; standing on the shaft of the torch, a kernos.

[Agora Object] Agora XII, no. 2014

Bottom missing. Domed top with small central opening. Gritty red clay, fired very hard, the surfaces in part gray, possibly from burning. Similar, P 9695. Cf. Amiran, JNES 21 (1962), pp. 161-174, esp ... Context 4th c. B.C ... Black and Plain Pottery | Miscellaneous Household Utensils | Torch or Taper Stand

[Agora Object] Agora XII, no. 2015

Flaring rim and base. Resting surface left rough. Hard gritty gray to red clay, in part gray from burning ... Context ca. 410-390 B.C ... Black and Plain Pottery | Miscellaneous Household Utensils | Torch or Taper Stand

[Agora Object] P 18327: Lasana

A single fragment preserves the neck, the band handle and the mouth. Long narrow cylindrical neck, purposely dented at the front to give it a slight bend. Band handle from below rim to near bottom of neck ... 17 July 1947 ... Black and Plain Pottery | Miscellaneous Household Utensils | Torch or Taper Stand

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[Agora Object] P 15119: Lasana

Slightly curving neck with flaring lip; attachments for vertical band-handle on longer side of neck. Coarse clay, light red to gray. From a retort(?). ADDENDA Additional fragments added from sherds ... 2 May 1939 ... Black and Plain Pottery | Miscellaneous Household Utensils | Torch or Taper Stand

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 1002

Wall fragment of pyxis with flange for lid. Max. dim. 0.042. Woman (face, right shoulder, and right hand) to left, holding a lighted torch. She wears a peplos and necklace. White: necklace; flame of torch ... Late 5th century B.C ... Woman (face, right shoulder, and right hand) to left, holding a lighted torch. She wears a peplos and necklace. White: necklace; flame of torch.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 1114

Fragment, glazed on underside. Max. dim. 0.052. Eros (part of head, body and wings) to right, looking back (probably flying), a torch in each hand (part of each shaft). Relief contour: profile. White: ... Second quarter of the 4th century B.C ... Eros (part of head, body and wings) to right, looking back (probably flying), a torch in each hand (part of each shaft). ... White: flames of left torch.

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[Agora Object] SS 5665: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

early hdl Burning torch; star. Early Thasian. Cf. Pridik (1917), p. 53, no. 384, pl. VI, 24. Par: Pridik 1917, Pl 6, 24, text p53, nr 384* Finished Below surface. Θάσιον burning torch Πυλά(δης) star Leica ... 31 March 1936 ... early hdl Burning torch; star. Early Thasian. ... Θάσιον burning torch Πυλά(δης) star

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[Agora Object] IL 1020: Lead Token

Obverse: Artemis (?) in short tunic, facing right, with torch held horizontally. At least two letters, of which one below torch appears to be sigma (Σ). The others M I (?) Reverse: plain. Gravel at bottom ... 27 April 1948 ... in short tunic, facing right, with torch held horizontally. At least two letters, of which one below torch appears to be sigma (Σ).

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[Agora Object] S 1976: Hekataion

Preserved from bottom to shoulders; somewhat worn. Two figures with long torch in left hand, touching overfall with right, one with torch in left, phiale in right. White marble. North cut west of road ... 1st c. A.D ... Two figures with long torch in left hand, touching overfall with right, one with torch in left, phiale in right.

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[Agora Object] SS 3663: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Highly micaceous brownish clay, with grey core. Burning torch. Early Thasian. Stp: v lrg lets(VG)*Dim: W 0.048*Msc: the tips of the flames which show only on this ex(VG 18.xi.52)* Finished In late fill ... 10 April 1935 ... Burning torch. Early Thasian ... [Θάσιον] burning torch Πυ̣λά̣(δης) [star]

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[Agora Object] P 20006: Red Figure Pyxis Fragment

Rim and wall fragment from a pyxis; wall slightly concave; lip inset to receive lid. The head and right shoulder of a woman, left, carrying a torch. White for the beads of her necklace and the flame of ... 9 June 1949 ... The head and right shoulder of a woman, left, carrying a torch. White for the beads of her necklace and the flame of the torch.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 1147

Fragment with start of downturn. Glazed on underside. Max. dim. 0.084. Torch race(?). Youth (lower part of right leg missing) striding to right, a cloak over his outstretched left arm, a torch in his ... Late 5th or early 4th century B.C ... Max. dim. 0.084. Torch race(?). Youth (lower part of right leg missing) striding to right, a cloak over his outstretched left arm, a torch in his hand.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 730

Two non-joining shoulder and neck fragments. Max. dim. a) 0.037, b) 0.044. Choes and Anthesteria, p. 86, cat. no. 204, fig. 122. Torch race. Fragment a preserves the head, chest, start of arms of one ... Ca. 400 B.C ... Choes and Anthesteria, p. 86, cat. no. 204, fig. 122. Torch race. Fragment a preserves the head, chest, start of arms of one racer to right, holding a flaming torch; fragment b, the head of the other, who is about to receive the torch and run the next relay. ... For the torch race, see 663.

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[Agora Object] P 17008: Red Figure Oinochoe Fragment

Small fragment from shoulder and neck of an oinochoe. Around neck, a wreath in thinned clay paint. Below, a head, to left, wearing a large flat hat and facing a torch. The torch and outline of hat in thinned ... About 400 B.C ... Below, a head, to left, wearing a large flat hat and facing a torch. The torch and outline of hat in thinned clay paint.

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[Agora Object] P 10949: Red Figure Oinochoe Fragments

From a small oinochoe. The upper parts of two boys with spike fillets. One stands facing left; the other runs up, carrying a lighted torch. A little relief contour. Added clay, with pink over, for a band ... 19-27 April 1937 ... One stands facing left; the other runs up, carrying a lighted torch. A little relief contour. Added clay, with pink over, for a band around the neck, for the fillets, and for the smoke from the torch.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 722

Fragment preserving part of mouth, handle, neck, and body. Thin, streaky brownish black glaze on inside. P.H. 0.085. Youth (preserved to start of thighs) running to right, looking back, a spiked fillet ... Ca. 400 B.C ... Youth (preserved to start of thighs) running to right, looking back, a spiked fillet around his head, a torch in his outstretched right hand. ... Added clay: fillets; dot at top of torch. Dilute glaze: muscles; lines on torch.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 883

Wall fragment. Glaze fired greenish. Max. dim. 0.054. Agora XXVII, p. 176, cat. no. 79, pl. 39. Left hand of someone to right, holding a torch, ... Probably third quarter of the 5th century B.C ... Left hand of someone to right, holding a torch,

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[Agora Object] SS 243: Stamped Amphora Handle: Rhodian

Thick, rising, broken at curve; somewhat twisted. Similar clay to typical Rhodian. Impression much chipped round right end; worn in middle. Finished Σωκράτευ̣ς burning torch Leica ... 9 March 1932 ... Σωκράτευ̣ς burning torch

[Agora Object] SS 281: Stamped Amphora Handle: Rhodian

Typical angular; junction with neck not preserved. Typical clay. Right end of the impression broken away. Shallow; worn. Retrograde. Finished Dump. Σωκράτευς (retr) burning torch (inv) Leica ... 17 March 1932 ... Σωκράτευς (retr) burning torch (inv)

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 1281

Fragment of wall and rim. Glaze misfired slightly on upper part of exterior. Max. dim. 0.093; est. diam. at rim. 0.18. Nude youth (face, front of body, left thigh) to right, playing the aulos, its case ... Late 5th century B.C ... In front of him is a lighted torch. Relief contour except for thigh. Dilute glaze: striations on shaft of torch; flames (very light).

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[Agora Object] P 22933: Red Figure Cup Fragment

Part of stem and floor. Part of two figures; at the left, nude male holding a torch in his left hand; at the right, right hand and part of another dressed figure facing him. Both(?) persons are represented ... 1 April 1953 ... Part of two figures; at the left, nude male holding a torch in his left hand; at the right, right hand and part of another dressed figure facing him. ... Relief contour for the torch and arm of the person holding it.

[Agora Object] L 2288: Lamp Fragment

Fragment of discus broken all around. Eros, moving right but looking back, torch in right hand. Thin red wash. Red clay. Type XXVIII of Corinth collection. Modern filling. Leica ... 21 April 1936 ... Eros, moving right but looking back, torch in right hand.

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[Agora Object] S 1102: Relief Fragment with Female Figure

Much of the left side, from breast to ankles, of a standing female figure wearing chiton and himation and carrying a torch. Pentelic marble. Demolition. Leica, 95-5-18 ... 27 October 1938 ... Much of the left side, from breast to ankles, of a standing female figure wearing chiton and himation and carrying a torch. Pentelic marble.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 342

P 859 a, b Two nonjoining sections of rim and upper wall. Nearly straight wall with three sets of grooves on exterior: two below rim; three further down; one preserved at lower edge of fragment a. Two ... 240-220 ... On fragment a: thymiaterion, bunch of grapes, torch, and bunch of grapes, with tops towards center of bowl. On fragment b: lower part of torch. Thymiaterion has broad base from which rises vertical rod with four volutes on either side; flames at top. ... Flames of torch blow to left; torch accented by white horizontal lines, two white fillets hang down at either side.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 670

Part of body, all of base except for a bit of floor. Thin, brownish black glaze on inside. Two unlettered, non-joining wall fragments also belong. P.H. 0.123; diam. of base 0.115. Torch race. At the left ... Late 5th century B.C ... P.H. 0.123; diam. of base 0.115. Torch race. At the left are the lower part of the shaft and a corner of the base of a goal post; then the lower legs and feet of a youth to right, holding a lighted torch (shaft), facing another (a bit of body). A non-joining unlettered fragment (not illustrated) shows the lower leg and frontal foot as well as the tip of a lighted torch (this figure is probably to the left of the goal post), and another (not illustrated) gives the upper right corner of the panel. ... For the torch race, see 663.

[Agora Object] PNP 157: Red Figure Krater Fragment

Fragment from upper wall, trace of start of rim preserved. At left, part of the neck, left shoulder, and upper left arm of Athena, wearing a scaled aegis and carrying a spear; a bit of draper behind her ... 1931 ... The tip of a torch above. Relief contours; white for the flame of the torch.

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[Agora Object] SS 10268: Stamped Amphora: Rhodian

Mended from many pieces; the body fragmentary; one handle and part of body missing. Two line rectangular stamp; burning torch. Prof: PD 1454-85,86* Cxt: deposit 45(VG)* Par: ep stp from same die is on ... May 1947 ... Two line rectangular stamp; burning torch ... Prof: PD 1454-85,86* Cxt: deposit 45(VG)* Par: ep stp from same die is on a hdl from a joined pair from Gordion, of which the other hdl is stp'ed: =Swkra"teuv= burning torch(VG 2.ix.53)*

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1351

Vertical Handle. Broken at top and bottom. Broad strap handle of large vase with horizontal shoulder, attached at curve of shoulder below, arching in towards neck and probably tucked under rim above ... 275-175 ... Broad strap handle of large vase with horizontal shoulder, attached at curve of shoulder below, arching in towards neck and probably tucked under rim above. Torch painted on handle: long grip with bulbous lower end, flaring out above into ten branches with white points or flames at ends. ... White fillets hang from torch. Shiny black glaze outside and inside.

[Agora Object] PNP 86: Salt-Cellar Fragment (?)

The head and left hand of a youth carrying a torch-racer's torch. Glaze and representation alike very much worn. Red line above. The representation appears to be upside down to the shape of the port, ... 9 February 1931 ... The head and left hand of a youth carrying a torch-racer's torch.

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[Agora Object] P 5493: Red Figure Lekanis Lid Fragments

From a lid. Around base of handle, purple band. a) Draped woman being carried off right by satyr. b) Draped woman, fleeing; arm outstretched, hand holding a torch. Well 5. Leica, I-64 ... 15 March 1935 ... Around base of handle, purple band. a) Draped woman being carried off right by satyr. b) Draped woman, fleeing; arm outstretched, hand holding a torch.

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[Agora Object] SS 10212: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

Serpent. Par: for restoration cf esp type of =HROFWN= w/ club and w/ torch (VG 10.i.53)* Finished Provenience uncertain. Ἡ̣ροφ[ῶντος] (inv) sea serpent [Θ]α̣σ̣ί̣[ων] Leica, 80-58-15 ... 6 August 1947 ... Par: for restoration cf esp type of =HROFWN= w/ club and w/ torch (VG 10.i.53)*

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 641

Three non-joining wall fragments. Thin blackish to brownish glaze on inside. Max. dim. e) 0.071, g) 0.03, m) 0.031. Choes and Anthesteria, p. 81, cat. no. 172 bis. Fragment e shows the top of a goal post ... Ca. 425-420 B.C ... Fragment e shows the top of a goal post decorated with a border of esses; at the far left is the crown of a head to left with a spikey fillet (a torch-racer[?]). Fragment g shows the upper right arm and a bit of the torso of a youth to right. Fragment m gives part of torch (a little of the shaft, half of hand protector) and a bit of drapery(?). Van Hoorn (Choes and Anthesteria, p. 81) suggested that this was a torch race.

[Agora Object] PNP 189: Red Figure Krater Fragment

Fragment from upper wall. Head and shoulder of a youth, left; an oinochoe in his outstretched right hand, the end of a torch in the field above. Behind his head, to the right, some object: his raised ... 7 May 1931 ... Head and shoulder of a youth, left; an oinochoe in his outstretched right hand, the end of a torch in the field above. ... White for the dots on the fillet, and white with yellow details for the oinochoe and the torch. Glaze badly peeled on exterior.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 708

Wall fragment with start of neck. Max. dim. 0.038. Youth (filleted head, start of shoulders) to right, a cloak over his outstretched left arm, a torch (shaft) held in his right hand. Added clay: fillet ... Ca. 420 B.C ... Youth (filleted head, start of shoulders) to right, a cloak over his outstretched left arm, a torch (shaft) held in his right hand.

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[Agora Object] SS 4490: Stamped Amphora Handle: Thasian

SS 4472-SS 4512 were found within a small area; nearly all of them are Rhodian; with these handles, lamp type 18 (L 1888) and T 920. Finished Hellenistic fill. Θάσιον torch? Σάτυρο̣[ς] Leica ... 13 June 1935 ... Θάσιον torch? Σάτυρο̣[ς]

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 343

P 6295 a, b, c, d Four nonjoining sections preserving small part of rim and wall (a, b, c) and all of medallion (d). Cup rests on low ridge surrounded by broad, shallow groove; flat underside. Two to ... 240-220 ... Fragment b preserves torch flanked by bunches of grapes. Traces of grapes on fragment d and of torch on fragment c. White dots on torch, two white fillets hanging from either side.

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[Agora Object] IL 1149: Lead Token

A: a lidded kernos with wheat on torch. B: plain. Cf. IL 646. Entered as coin no. 5, for the day. Drain, sand in bottom. With coins nos. 1-23; nos. 1-121 New Style. Leica ... 18 June 1935 ... A: a lidded kernos with wheat on torch. B: plain. Cf.

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[Agora Object] P 10675: Red Figure Oinochoe

Wall fragment, mended from four pieces; egg and dot pattern below. Brown wash inside. Nude youth running right, carrying a torch-racer's torch in his extended left hand; a hydria on the ground in front ... 3 June 1937 ... Nude youth running right, carrying a torch-racer's torch in his extended left hand; a hydria on the ground in front of him; part of some object at the extreme right.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 409

Wall fragment with start of return. Narrow reserved band on inside at top. Burned (clay is gray). Max. dim. 0.061. Youth (most of wreathed head, chest, part of arms) to right, holding a torch (shaft) ... Late 5th century B.C ... Youth (most of wreathed head, chest, part of arms) to right, holding a torch (shaft). White: wreath.

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[Agora Object] IL 885: Lead Token

A flat oval one. Obverse: rectangular stamp with a large lighted torch and a kernos resting on it seen horizantally (?). Reverse: plain. Cf. IL 892 (NN 3415). 71-76/* Great Drain south, Hellenistic sand ... 22 July 1947 ... Obverse: rectangular stamp with a large lighted torch and a kernos resting on it seen horizantally (?).

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[Agora Object] P 21293: Red Figure Lekythos Fragment

Fragment from the wall of a lekythos. Left hand holding torch. No relief contours. Greenish glaze. Possibly same fill as well 45/Θ but association not certain. Fill over bedrock in foundation cutting ... 14 May 1951 ... Left hand holding torch. No relief contours.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 723

Wall fragment. Thin, brownish black glaze on inside. Glaze abraded slightly below pattern. Max. dim. 0.077. H. A. Thompson, Hesperia Suppl. IV, p. 130, fig. 97:c; Choes and Anthesteria, p. 85, cat. no ... Ca. 400 B.C ... Nude boy (head, right forearm and hand, right leg below knee missing) running to right towards an altar (part of top missing), holding something in his outstretched left hand (a torch[?]). Below, egg pattern with dots. ... For the torch race, see 663.

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[Agora Object] P 17111: Red Figure Loutrophoros Fragment

Two joining fragments from wall, just below shoulder of loutrophoros; swelling for handle attachment on line of break near top. Heads of a pair of horses, left. Torch(?) in front. West of tank, thrown ... 3 July 1946 ... Heads of a pair of horses, left. Torch(?) in front.

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[Agora Object] S 2904: Draped Female Figure from Relief

Broken all around. Standing female figure facing left wears chiton and himation. Torch in left arm, left hand holding himation - high girding. Head and below thighs missing. Pentelic marble. From circled ... 12 August 1977 ... Standing female figure facing left wears chiton and himation. Torch in left arm, left hand holding himation - high girding.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1271

About one-sixth of wall and rim preserved; partially restored. Strongly convex wall with two scraped grooves at bottom and top. Wall: torch with grapevine on one side, ivy garland on the other. Torch ... Ca. 200? ... Strongly convex wall with two scraped grooves at bottom and top. Wall: torch with grapevine on one side, ivy garland on the other. Torch has white horizontal lines and two white fillets hanging down on either side.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 401

Most of body on one side, with start of one handle, mended and strengthened with plaster. P.H. 0.125; max. dim. 0.168. A, youths (illustrated). At the left, a youth (top of head, left hand, legs missing) ... Late 5th century B.C ... At the left, a youth (top of head, left hand, legs missing) stands to right, facing another (lower legs missing) who stands frontally, head in profile to right, right hand on hip, the left holding a flaming torch with a hand guard. ... Red or white (flaked): flames of torch. The subject probably represents a torch race for athletes, characterized by the presence of a trainer and turning post, rather than the torch race for cult purposes.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 453

Wall fragment. Burned (clay is gray). Glaze fired red on inside. Max. dim. 0.053. Youth (wreathed head, shoulders with chlamys fastened at the right shoulder) to right, a torch (shaft) in front of him ... Probably early 4th century B.C ... Youth (wreathed head, shoulders with chlamys fastened at the right shoulder) to right, a torch (shaft) in front of him.

[Agora Object] PNP 281: Mould for Megarian Bowls

Part of base and side wall. Medallion: probably a small rosette, surrounded by 5 rows of fronds and by a row of flying birds. Wall: there remain Eros with torch and a large flying bird. East Stoa, northeast ... 12 June 1934 ... Wall: there remain Eros with torch and a large flying bird.

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[Agora Object] P 28245: Red Figure Oinochoe

Mouth, top of neck, top of handle and body fragments missing. Broad flaring ring foot, unglazed underneath at resting surface; traces of two circles of miltos inside foot. Vertical handle, oval in section ... 18 August 1969 ... He carries torch in his left hand; torch flames done in added white; around his head is a fillet, also in added white. At right, a second figure, left leg forward, turning back and reaching for the torch with his right hand; he looks back over his shoulder, poised to run; on his head, a fillet in added white.

[Agora Object] T 371: Standing Draped Figurine

Fragmentary figurine. Left side of figure, from shoulder to bent knee, preserved. Figure carrying torch. Moulded, hollow. Painted all over outside and in part inside with purplish red paint, over which ... 7 March 1933 ... Figure carrying torch. Moulded, hollow.

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[Agora Object] L 5413: Disc Fragment of Lamp

Most of disk and small part of rim preserved. On disc, chest and head of Hephaistos holding torch and hammer. On rim globule rosettes. Attic clay darkened by fire on both sides. First half of 3rd. century ... 11 January 1963 ... On disc, chest and head of Hephaistos holding torch and hammer. On rim globule rosettes.

[Agora Object] L 5238: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Intact. Discus, decorated with reveller (?) to right carrying cup torch and cloak. Rim, plain with panels. Handle, pierced, two grooves above and below. Reverse, within single groove signature "ΤΡΗΤΙΟΥ" ... June 1955 ... to right carrying cup torch and cloak. Rim, plain with panels.

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[Agora Object] P 4934: Red Figure Bell Krater Fragment

A single fragment preserves part of the wall of a krater. Head and upper body of a youth right. In his left hand he holds a torch(?). White for his wreath. The clay burned gray. Finished Surface fill ... 5 March 1935 ... In his left hand he holds a torch(?). White for his wreath.

[Agora Object] P 19885: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

Parts of rim and upper wall preserved. Upper terminal band: alternating boukephala and rosettes. Wall: rampant goats, Eros with torch; below, pyramidally arranged small imbricated leaves. Pinkish-buff ... 9 April 1949 ... Wall: rampant goats, Eros with torch; below, pyramidally arranged small imbricated leaves.

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[Agora Object] P 27327: Red Figure Oinochoe Fragment

White Ground. Wall fragment broken all around. Female figure flying to left, holding torch in right hand. In field to left, the corner of a rectangular object supported by a hand. Cross cut between Stoa ... 22 June 1965 ... Female figure flying to left, holding torch in right hand.

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[Agora Object] S 3286: Votive Relief Fragment

Broken at top, bottom and left sides. Back rough-picked. Standing female figure with weight on left leg. Right leg bent. Corner of mantle on relief field at right. At right edge, spear or torch. Pentelic ... 11 August 1978 ... At right edge, spear or torch. Pentelic marble.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 252

Complete profile, with all of foot preserved; about half of wall and one handle missing. Scraped groove between moldings of foot and in resting surface; convex underside. Offset at base of body. Two scraped ... 225-210 ... leaping in opposite directions, with white dot rosette in center; alternating double hoops and leaves, with white dot rosettes above hoops and white dots within hoops; two lines with row of white dots between them. Torch on thumb rest. Shiny brown-to-ocher glaze, stacking line. For torch cf. 306.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1269

Knob and part of wall preserved. Wall slightly convex, with scraped groove below knob. Plain ring knob with irregularly pointed center. Knob: eight-rayed asterisk with alternately white and orange tears ... 250-200? ... Wall: alternating torch and double cornucopia (probably originally four of each), with white dot rosettes between them. Torch has two white fillets on either side.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1308

Parts of edge of knob, wall, and rim missing. Slightly convex wall with one scraped and one glazed groove at bottom, two scraped grooves at top. Low, solid stem. Beveled ridge with scraped groove at inner ... 270-215 ... Wall: bunch of grapes alternates with torch, then double cornucopia. ... White dots on torch, two white ribbons hang from either side.

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[Agora Object] P 7911: Red Figure Bell Krater

Two non-joining fragments from a red figured krater. Black inside with reserved band. a) A head left, part of a head at the right, and a hand holding a torch? b) Three heads and parts of torsos. A bit ... 28 May 1936 ... a) A head left, part of a head at the right, and a hand holding a torch? b) Three heads and parts of torsos. ... rising from fillets, and for the flame of the torch. Many additional fragments found later and the whole made up in plaster. ... Parts of the heads of all are preserved, and much of the bodies, also the torch of the figure at the extreme right.

[Agora Object] L 4954: Lamp Fragment

About two thirds of rim and discus preserved. Rim, raised dots, with panels at sides. Discus, Eros, winged, facing, holding torch turned down at his right. Unglazed. Soft gray-buff clay. Type XXVII of ... 20 May-5 June 1932 ... Discus, Eros, winged, facing, holding torch turned down at his right.

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[Agora Object] IL 1421: Lead Token

Obverse: standing draped figure (Tyche ?), facing, head left, crescent-shaped object in left hand, cornucopia or torch in right. In field right, palm branch, lower left uncertain object. Reverse: youthful ... 5 December 1956 ... , facing, head left, crescent-shaped object in left hand, cornucopia or torch in right. In field right, palm branch, lower left uncertain object.

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[Agora Object] P 23162: Black Figure Vessel Fragment

From the upper part of the wall of a closed vase. Woman' s head to left, holding a torch up in her right hand; she wears a stephane. White for flesh, red for the stephane. Outside N.W. corner of Civic ... 24 April 1953 ... Woman' s head to left, holding a torch up in her right hand; she wears a stephane.

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[Agora Object] S 2205: Relief Fragment

Upper right hand corner of stele. At left woman's head facing front, hair parted in middle and wearing polos. Torch at right. Hymettian marble. Joins S 1614 ( Τ 1280). Levels: 7231? Well in Room 9 of ... 7 July 1967 ... At left woman's head facing front, hair parted in middle and wearing polos. Torch at right. Hymettian marble.

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[Agora Object] MC 400: Token

Obverse: eagle standing left, head thrown back. In field to right, a draped female figure erect, Demeter or Artemis (?), a tall torch (?) in either hand. In field to left, a branch and an inscription ... 18 June 1937 ... , a tall torch (?) in either hand.

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[Agora Object] P 13341: Red Figure Oinochoe

Fragment from top of wall. Head and shoulders of a filleted youth, to right, cloaked left arm raised; torch upright in right hand. Applied clay for fillet; no relief contour. Earth removed from the lowest ... 1 June 1938 ... Head and shoulders of a filleted youth, to right, cloaked left arm raised; torch upright in right hand.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 306

Less than half of rim, large parts of body, and part of one handle restored; lower body missing. High shoulder. Scraped groove below handle attachments, at junction of body and neck, and below rim molding ... 225-200 ... Handles: torch on thumb rests; parallel lines on spurs; on straps, union jack with border overpainted white and white dot rosettes in sections. ... Possibly by same hand as 250 and 260. For torch see 252.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 368

Floor, two-thirds of wall, and four small nonjoining fragments (not illustrated) preserved; most of rim missing. Cup rests on ridge; convex underside. Eighteen grooves run from base to within 1.5 cm ... 220-200 ... Wall: ivy garland on one side, grapevine on other, divided by torch with top towards medallion. ... White dots on torch and two white fillets hanging down on either side.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 1553

Floor fragment with start of stem. Glaze pitted on inside; flaked around contour of youth. Max. dim. 0.052. I, youth (right arm, part of himation) standing to right, holding a torch (grip and hand protector, ... Probably last quarter of the 5th century B.C ... I, youth (right arm, part of himation) standing to right, holding a torch (grip and hand protector, start of shaft), a second youth (right arm and hand pointing downward, part of himation) facing.

[Agora Object] PNP 488: Panathenaic Amphora Fragment

Torso of Satyr three quarters to left; he holds a torch in his right hand and a plate with pyramid and other cakes. Probably a statue on one of the columns on each side of Athena. Inside glaze slant ... October 1932 ... Torso of Satyr three quarters to left; he holds a torch in his right hand and a plate with pyramid and other cakes.

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[Agora Object] P 13079: Red Figure Oinochoe Fragments

No pieces of base or lip preserved. Restored in plaster. Plump body. Three figures in panel framed at sides by single line, at bottom by ovule band: at left, a wreathed bearded figure facing right playing ... 24 May 1938 ... To right stands a draped youth facing him, with a long torch held in his right hand, also wearing a wreath; right foot, end of left foot, top of head and part of back missing. ... White, yellowed over, for wreaths and torch flame.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 118

Two non-joining fragments. Fragment a comes from the lower part of the vase; fragment b is a shoulder fragment. Glaze on b is slightly abraded; streaky and pitted on inside. P.H. a) 0.175; max. dim. b) ... Ca. 420 B.C ... Sacrifice of a bull in celebration of a victory in a torch race, the figures continuing around the vase without interruption. ... She wears a chiton and himation and holds a torch with a hand shield in her outstretched left hand (most of the shaft of the torch and the flames are missing). ... For a discussion of the torch race, see Froning, Dithyrambos, pp. 78--81.

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[Agora Object] P 4551: Red Figure Bell Krater Fragment

From a bell krater; glazed inside. A nude youth stands facing right, holding a torch(?) in his left hand, his cloak draped over the forearm. To the right, the beginning of a handle. The youth seems to ... 1934-1935 ... A nude youth stands facing right, holding a torch(?) in his left hand, his cloak draped over the forearm.

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[Agora Object] S 3308: Votive Relief Fragment

Broken all around. Rough-picked back preserved. Surface weathered and chipped. Corrosion on front surface. Female figure, maybe Persephone, broken below neck and above knees, wears chiton and himation ... 12 July 1978 ... She seems to carry something in left hand, perhaps a torch. Pentelic marble.

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[Agora Object] S 1614: Relief Fragment

Sawn right side and much-flaked back probably original; broken at left, top and bottom. Left arm and hand holding a torch, the lower part only preserved. Hymettian marble. Joins S 2205 (Τ 3976). Old Grid: ... 24 March 1952 ... Left arm and hand holding a torch, the lower part only preserved.

[Agora Object] P 4024: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Two joining wall fragments depicting Eros, his cloak streaming behind him, riding right on a leopard(?), while his fellow dashes ahead on foot bearing a tall torch. In the field to the right is a reclining ... 1932 ... , while his fellow dashes ahead on foot bearing a tall torch. In the field to the right is a reclining figure holding a jug in its outstretched right hand.

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[Agora Object] MC 376: Token

Obverse: an eagle standing left, head turned back to right. In the field to right, a standing draped female figure (Demeter or Artemis ?) with a long torch in either hand. In the field to left an inscription ... 22 May 1937 ... with a long torch in either hand.

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[Agora Object] MC 367: Token

Obverse: an eagle standing left, with head turned back to right. In the field to right, a standing draped female figure (Demeter or Artemis ?) with a tall torch upright in either hand. In the field to ... 29 April 1937 ... with a tall torch upright in either hand.

[Agora Object] L 3586: Lamp

Front, with nozzle, broken away, and part of discus. Rim plain, panelled; discus framed by two shallow grooves; within, Eros standing with down turned torch. Handle triple grooved above, roughly pierced ... 13-19 June 1937 ... Rim plain, panelled; discus framed by two shallow grooves; within, Eros standing with down turned torch. Handle triple grooved above, roughly pierced.

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[Agora Object] L 3316: Lamp

Intact. Concentric grooves on rim; Eros, right on discus, with torch in draped right hand. Solid handle, triply grooved in front, doubly behind. Circular reverse with two concentric grooves enclosing a ... 14 March 1938 ... Concentric grooves on rim; Eros, right on discus, with torch in draped right hand.

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[Agora Object] S 3135: Votive Relief Fragment

Broken diagonally along left side, and across bottom. Back rough-picked. Preserved is the right side of a relief with a smooth border. In the relief field is a left arm, bent at the elbow and holding up ... 7 August 1978 ... In the relief field is a left arm, bent at the elbow and holding up a short torch or spear (?).

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[Agora Object] S 3181: Votive Relief Fragment

Broken on right bottom, and left sides. Back rough-picked. Remains of molding preserved along top. Preserved is the proper right side of a female torso holding a long, thin object vertically in her right ... 14 August 1978 ... Preserved is the proper right side of a female torso holding a long, thin object vertically in her right hand, perhaps Persephone with a torch. Pentelic marble.