OCHRE/AshkelonLeon Levy Expedition to AshkelonOCHREhttp://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/org/ochre/0b9c1511-ef77-e98e-d4e1-57068d30ce89Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivsAshkelonhttp://ochre.lib.uchicago.edu/ashkelon/Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonPublication SetsOnline Published SetsVol. 2 Cat. No. 335Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 9B 130ASH0002296North Syrian MortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.056; est. rim D. 0.50 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse clay with light red core (2.5YR 6/6), outer bands light reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4, 4/4), many minute-to-large black grits, some minute-to-large white grits. Stamp in rectangular rim.1987-07-01A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 092Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 157B 8ASH0002588Italian Sigillata with Stamped FloorAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.0365 Fragment preserving part of center floor of unclassified bowl with in planta pedis stamp at center inside groove. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).1988-06-19; 1988-06-191988-06-19; 1988-06-19A3/88A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 334Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002285North Syrian MortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.08; rim D. 0.48 Piece preserving profile from upper body to rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), many minute-to-large black grits, some minute-to-small white grits. Three stamps reading “Isidǀrou” in rectangular frames around upper surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 337Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002311North Syrian MortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.265 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse light brown clay (7.5YR 6/4), some minute-to-large black grits, some minute-to-small white grits. Stamp in rectangular frame across upper surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 007Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonSite SurveysSite SurfaceA3/88 CleanupASH0002111Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving profile from floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Groove around interior at bottom of rim and at midbody.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 240Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonSite SurveysSite SurfaceA3/88 CleanupASH0002236Egyptian Red Slip A, Form IIAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.31 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Wide, shallow groove around body just below rim on exterior. Coarse clay pink (7.5YR 7/4) to light brown (7.5YR 6/4) in color, some white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Imitation of ARS Form 105.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 154Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonSite SurveysSite SurfaceA3/88 CleanupASH0002191African Red Slip, Form 97Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rim scalloped along outer edge. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8),a few white, red and black grits. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior extending over most of exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 396Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 600B 206ASH0002535Corinthian relief bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. a. 0.028, b. 0.014 Two small body fragments of a Corinthian Relief Bowl showing the lower part of a horse in relief racing to the left. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/3), occasional white grits. Dark reddish gray slip (10R 3/1).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 461Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 28ASH0002423Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 33Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.068; est. rim D. 0.145 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 4/4), dark gray (5YR 4/1) outer bands, some minute-to large white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on both surfaces.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 004Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002555Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.027; rim D. 0.215, foot D. 0.141 Two joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. three-fourths of vessel. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4), occasional white and black grits and occasional small to large red ones. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Two-part rouletted band around center floor.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 030Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 31B 125ASH0002596Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 54Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.05; est. rim D. 0.26, foot D. 0.124 Two joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. one-third of vessel. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Two incomplete concentric rouletted bands around center floor enclosing in planta pedis stamp.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 505Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 101Layer 8B 17ASH0002449unclassified Egyptian amphoraAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), a few minute to large red and dark grits, many sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on both surfaces.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 169Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 83LF 33B 246ASH0002205Cypriot Red Slip, Form 2PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.25 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Two grooves around upper surface of rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white grits, occasional small ones. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Two rouletted bands around body, one just below rim and the second lower on body.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 095Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 44Unit 1-150Layer 4B 12ASH0002572western molded relief vessel (Gaulish Sigillata?)max. dim. 0.044 Two joining fragments preserve part of body of vessel. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white grits, some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Relief decoration on exterior of randomly placed utensils(?) and dots above ridge with leaf pattern(?) below.1987-06-24A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 027Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 1-150Layer 4ASH0002531Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 48Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.073; est. rim D. 0.20 Numerous joining fragments preserve part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1985-04-29A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 277Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 503B 13ASH0002308Egyptian Red Slip B bowlPH. 0.027 Fragment preserving part of rim and upper body. Coarse brown/dark brown clay (7.5YR 5/4), many sparkling inclusions and a few voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Two cord-made rouletted bands around outer surface of rim, another around exterior body.1986-06-08A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 108Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 142ASH0002146Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P4bH. 0.032; rim D. 0.20, foot D. 0.133 Fragment preserving profile from near center floor to rim, ca. one-third of bowl. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Rouletted band around inner and outer edge of upper surface of rim.1986-07-14A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 149Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 515B 140ASH0002147African Red Slip, Form 67Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.012; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8) with some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and occasional sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) on interior and exterior except for lowest part of body. Slip shiny except for lowest part of exterior.1986-07-13A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 487Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Feature 1ASH0002459Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.075; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of handles. Deep finger impression along handle from junction with neck creating a wide groove. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Remains of white slip (10YR 8/2).1985-05-22A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 548Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 29ASH0002434unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.121; est. rim D. 0.14 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and smeared edge of handle attachment. Broad rounded ridge around neck below rim on exterior. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small white and black grits, occasional large white grits, a few small voids, some sparkling inclusions.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 170Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002266Cypriot Red Slip, Form 7aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.068; est. rim D. 0.35 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine clay variegated reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4) and light red (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits, occasional minute sparkling inclusions. Some small and large white grits have erupted through surfaces. Slip variegated reddish brown (5YR 4/3, 2.5YR 4/4) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/). Two grooves around outer surface of rim. Incised wavy line on exterior just below rim with edge of vestigial coil handle(?) preserved.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 311Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002315Coptic Painted Ware jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.085 Fragment preserving part of neck, shoulder, and handle stub of zoomorphic jug. Coarse clay banded dark gray (10YR 4/1) and red (2.5YR 5/6), many minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Dark red (2.5YR 3/6) painted bands along comb of rooster, two more run diagonally down from the beak and one extends around breast and down from it.1985-07-15A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 472Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 14ASH0002627San Lorenzo Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.155; rim D. 0.105 All of rim and neck preserved along with part of shoulder, all of one handle, and part of second. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Exterior surface fired very pale brown (10YR 8/4).1985-06-26A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 431Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 37ASH0002534Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 18Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.152; est. rim D. 0.12 Two joining fragments preserve profile from shoulder to rim and edge of handle attachment. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and red grits and sparkling inclusions. Pinkish white slip(?) (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior.1985-07-19A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 533Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002504unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.077; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and end of one handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/4) on exterior extending onto interior of rim.1985-07-08A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 526Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 35ASH0002506unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.046; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Two faint ridges around outside of neck. Fine clay variegated yellowish red (5YR 5/8), reddish yellow (7.5YR 7/6), and light reddish brown (5YR 6/4), some minute-to-small white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 141Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 57B 126ASH0002151African Red Slip, Form 53aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.04 Small fragment preserving part of center floor with open-winged eagle appliqué. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1986-07-06A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 148Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 58B 136ASH0002152African Red Slip, Form 67Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.008 Fragment preserving part of rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) shiny on interior only.A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 125Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 94Unit 1-150Layer 115B 28ASH0004168Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P47Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.122; est. rim D. 0.25, foot D. 0.099 Many joining fragments plus one nonjoining fragment preserve entire profile, ca. half of vessel. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Two sets of finely done one-to-two-part rouletted bands around body.1988-06-28A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 252Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 1B 3ASH0002238Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Dark red slip (2.5YR 3/6) on interior body and rim, exterior body red (2.5YR 5/8).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 112Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 8ASH0002161Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.27, foot D. 0.195 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white grits and voids. Slip variegated red (2.5YR 4/8), reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4), and weak red (2.5YR 5/2).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 458Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 33Keay Amphora Type 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.129; rim D. 0.125 Fragment preserving all of neck and rim plus beginning of shoulder and upper part of one handle. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior.1988-06-28A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 123Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 5ASH0002162Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P40Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.044; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of rim and upper body. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Band of lightly done rouletting just below point of carination.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 218Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 77ASH0002239Phocaean Red Slip bowl with Stamped Motif 46cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara (2011-05-20) PH. 0.022; est. foot D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of floor, foot, and lower body. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). About half of a chick (Stamped Motif 46c) preserved on floor.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 451Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 5B 32ASH0002425Benghazi Miscellaneous Amphoras D298/299Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.114; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper stub of one handle. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 317Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38MiscellaneousASH0002316Egyptian(?) jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; rim D. 0.036 Fragment preserving part of shoulder plus all of mouth and handle. Rather coarse clay variegated reddish brown (5YR 5/4) and red (2.5YR 5/6), a few minute-to-small white grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Burnished red (2.5YR 5/6) slip on exterior only. Groove along center of outer surface of handle, two depressed circles at base of handle, and two triangular projections on rim at either side of handle. These last two features are in imitation of metal.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 537Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 7ASH0002625unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.072; rim D. 0.138 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and two handles. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), many black grits, some white ones, occasional sparkling inclusions. Traces(?) of red paint on upper surface of rim.1985-07-18A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 565Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002428unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.063; est. rim D. 0.135 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of handle attachment. Broad groove around exterior at bottom of rim. Rather fine clay variegated red (2.5YR 5/6) and reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids. Gray slip (5YR 5/1) on exterior.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 371Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002540unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.062; est. rim D. 0.40, bottom 0.28 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), many minute-to-large white, yellow, and black grits, voids and sparkling inclusions.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 284Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 41B 46ASH0002318Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.041; est. rim D. 0.31, base D. 0.30 Fragment preserving profile from outer floor to rim. Coarse clay variegated reddish yellow (5YR 7/4) and pink (7.5YR 7/4), many minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, some white grits have erupted through surfaces. Slip variegated red (2.5YR 5/8) and dark gray (2.5YR N4/).1986-06-26A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 189Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 46B 88ASH0002240Phocaean Red Slip (Late Roman C), Form 1aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.11, foot D. 0.05 Fragment preserving profile from near center floor to rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8) with some white and black grits and some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1986-07-08A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 264Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 81B 145ASH0002319Egyptian Red Slip A, variant with cream/yellow slipAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Partial reddish yellow slip (5YR 6/8) on exterior only.1987-06-18A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 105Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 85B 150ASH0002184Sagalassos Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.026; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional voids. Mainly red slip (2.5YR 5/6), areas of reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4). Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Impressed decoration on upper surface of rim of rectangular elements forming zigzags. Between these elements are single dots.1987-06-21A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 106Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 87B 152ASH0002185Sagalassos Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025; est. base D. 0.045 Fragment preserving part of base and lower body. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), no visible inclusions. Weak red slip (10R 4/2) on exterior only.1987-06-22A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 270Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 89B 155ASH0002320Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.34 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Rather coarse clay variegated red (2.5YR 5/6) and yellowish red (5YR 5/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits, many minute sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).1987-06-22A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 143Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 91B 156ASH0002186African Red Slip, Form 58bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few white and black grits, occasional small white ones. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior dribbled over much of exterior. Slip shiny on interior.1987-06-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 402Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 171B 5ASH0002403Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.067; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and double coil handle. Coarse clay with a gray core (5YR 5/1), yellowish red outer bands (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small white, black, and red grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (5Y 8/2) on exterior extending onto interior neck.1988-06-23A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 026Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 178B 9ASH0002106Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 48Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.10 Two joining fragments preserve part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Faint rouletted band around upper rim on exterior.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 382Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Feature 85B 23ASH0002541Ephesos-type lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.034; PL. 0.053 Fragment preserving part of base, shoulder, discus, and edge of open handle. Rather fine gray clay (5YR 5/1), a few white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Very dark gray slip (2.5YR N3/). “Fleur-de-lis” in relief around shoulder.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 468Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 190B 27ASH0002471Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.082; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), many minute-to-large white, red, and black grits. Remains of pink slip (7.5YR 8/4) on exterior. Surfaces feel gritty to the touch.1988-07-20A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 038Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 183B 16ASH0002190Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 61Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.048 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of cup. Upper and lower end of vertical handle preserved (probably two originally). Reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Remains of unidentifiable barbotine decoration near edge of body.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 536Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84MiscellaneousBaulksSouth baulkASH0002495unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.059; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim and edge of one handle attachment. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated reddish brown (5YR 5/4) and dark gray (5YR 4/1) on interior and exterior.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 192Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 7ASH0002242Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Wide groove around upper surface of rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white grits, occasional voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), areas of reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4) on rim. Faint rouletted band around outer surface of rim.1985-06-14A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 056Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 12ASH0002583unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.046; est. rim D. 0.23, foot D. 0.12 Five joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).1985-06-14A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 145Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002167African Red Slip, Form 60Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.026; est. rim D. 0.31, foot D. 0.217 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) shiny all over except for matte underside of floor.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 483Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 39ASH0002467Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.044; est. foot D. 0.03 Fragment preserving part of hollow toe. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional small voids, many sparkling inclusions.1985-07-16A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 427Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 40Paphos Amphora Type VAuthor(s): 00 Ashkelon BW Illustrations; Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.254; est. rim D. 0.145 Piece preserving part of shoulder, all of neck, rim, and both handles. Broad, shallow groove along outer surface of handles. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1985-07-16A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 544Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 29ASH0002515unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.045; rim D. 0.09 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids. Surfaces fired white (2.5Y 8/2).1985-07-05A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 447Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 32ASH0002464Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.131; rim D. 0.073 Four joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and two handles. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-to-small white, black, and red grits, some sparkling inclusions.1985-07-05A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 196Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 1B 3ASH0002243Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3dAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), exterior rim red (2.5YR 4/8). Three-part rouletted band around outer surface of rim interrupted by two ridges.1986-06-16A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 156Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 50B 12ASH0002173African Red Slip, Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse red clay (10R 5/8), some white, red and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior lapping over to just below rim on exterior.1986-06-19A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 571Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Feature 21B 54ASH0002524unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.077 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and all of one handle. Low, widely spaced ribbing around exterior shoulder. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.1987-06-21A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 140Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 51B 23ASH0002174African Red Slip, Form 52bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.015; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior and upper surface of rim and on part of underside of rim and body. Appliqué fish on upper surface of rim.1986-06-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 535Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 63ASH0002526unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 4/8), some minute to small white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 163Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 64B 55ASH0002176African Red Slip, Form 181Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.31 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6) with some white grits, sparkling inclusions, and voids. Burnished red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on interior. Exterior from rim to lower body variegated weak red (2.5YR 4/2) and pinkish white (7.5YR 8/2).1987-06-21A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 346Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 154B 5ASH0002413Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.36, bottom 0.24 Two joining fragments preserve profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Coarse yellowish red micaceous clay (5YR 4/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on interior extending over rim. Two narrow bands of three-to-four-part concentric grooves around outer edge of floor.1988-06-22A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 144Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 159B 23ASH0002179African Red Slip, Form 59bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara (2011-05-20) PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/8), some white and black grits. Shiny light red slip (2.5YR 6/8).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 127Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 163B 18ASH0002092Cypriot Sigillata jug rimAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving profile from neck to rim and upper part of handle. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 021Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Feature 34B 131ASH0002107Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 40aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine yellow clay (10R 8/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 116Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Feature 173B 24ASH0002181Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.28, foot D. 0.22 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 4/6), some white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions and small voids. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 4/4), areas of red (2.5YR 4/6).1985-07-17A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 369Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Feature 154B 34ASH0002415carinated cooking pot with horizontal rim and partial thin red-black washAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.007; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving profile from just below carination to rim. Rim somewhat twisted out of shape. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small white and black grits, a few voids and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated weak red (10R 4/4, 4/2) and light red (2.5YR 6/6) on exterior and upper surface of rim, dribbled onto interior body.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 142Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 100B 67ASH0002177African Red Slip, Form 58aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.038; est. rim D. 0.27, foot D. 0.16 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions; occasional small white grits have erupted through the surface. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/6) over all of sherd except for patches on exterior body and underside of floor.1987-06-24A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 299Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64MiscellaneousCleaningB 204ASH0002335Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.34 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Coarse clay variegated yellowish red (5YR 4/6) and red (2.5YR 5/6), many sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) over both surfaces. Red (2.5YR 5/6) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) painted bands around upper surface of rim and on interior. Over red bands on upper surface of rim are very dark gray dots.1988-05-09A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 500Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 7ASH0002458Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.065; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim. Low ribbing around shoulder. Rather coarse clay with a dark gray core (2.5YR N4/) and red outer bands (2.5YR 5/6), a few minute-to-small white grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 267Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 527B 7ASH0002341Egyptian Red Slip A, variant with cream/yellow slipAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some red and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Reddish yellow slip (5YR 6/6, 6/8). Imitation of ARS Form 109?1986-06-08A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 151Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 542B 75ASH0002148African Red Slip, Form 73aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.01 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Four decorative notches across upper surface of outer edge of rim. Rather coarse reddish-yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with white, red, and black grits; occasional small white grits have erupted through surface. Shiny slip variegated reddish yellow (7.5YR 7/6, 5YR 6/8) on interior extending over outer edge of rim.1986-06-25A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 230Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 556B 70ASH0002252Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.052; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with some white and black grits and voids and a few sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8), outside of rim dark red (2.5YR 3/6).1986-06-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 323Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Feature 533B 80ASH0002306thin walled wareAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of rim, handle, and beginning of body. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Interior surface fired reddish yellow (5YR 6/6), exterior very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).1986-06-29A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 489Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 568B 92ASH0002457Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.088; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving profile from beginning of shoulder to rim. Coarse clay with a gray core (5YR 5/1), light brown outer bands (7.5YR 6/4), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1987-06-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 315Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 36B 58ASH0002639St. Menas FlaskAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.064; body D. 0.073 Fragment preserving half of body plus stubs of two handles of mold-made Menas Flask. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. Beaded circle encloses a relief circle inside which St. Menas stands facing front dressed in cloak and tunic. Beneath each of his horizontally held arms is a camel facing downward. At either side of his head and shoulders is a leaf spray.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 384Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150L122-F117B 294ASH0002640gray ware lamp with human headAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PL. 0.05 Fragment preserving part of discus and edge of filling hole. Fine gray clay (10YR 5/1), a few white and black grits. Black slip (2.5YR N2.5/) on exterior. Decorative band of tongues in relief around filling hole. Human head, probably female, faces front on nozzle shaft. Her hair is parted in the middle and held back by a ribbon.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 128Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50MiscellaneousBaulksASH0002130Cypriot Sigillata jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.041; est. rim D. 0.075 Fragment preserving part of jug from neck to rim and upper end of handle. Two broad, shallow grooves along outer surface of handle. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1987-05-26A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 265Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57Unit 1-150Layer 2B 17ASH0002288Egyptian Red Slip A, variant with cream/yellow slipAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.125 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Burnished light red slip (2.5YR 6/8). Two dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) painted bands around interior body just below rim. Incised stroke across rim on exterior.1987-06-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 245Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 48Unit 1-150Layer 11B 37Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.019 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine pink clay (5YR 7/4) with some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, some voids, and occasional minute sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior, red (2.5YR 4/6) on exterior also.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 422Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 49Unit 1-150Feature 125B 280ASH0002782Benghazi Early Roman Amphora 11aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.837; rim D. 0.16 Intact except for end of toe and part of neck and rim. Rows of holes cut along body in secondary use of jar. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6) fired dark gray (2.5YR N4/) in narrow bands near surface. Remains of white slip (2.5Y 8/2).1988-05-10A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 089Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002566Italian Sigillata kraterAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.042 Fragment preserving part of body of unclassified krater. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Relief decoration on exterior of band of dots above a band of branches. In field below is nude(?) female tying a fillet around her head. Beginning of unidentifiable relief design at edge of fragment.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 003Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 105ASH0002100Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.038; est. rim D. 0.25, foot D. 0.13 Six joining fragments preserve entire profile. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and blackgrits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Decoration at center floor of two rouletted bands enclosing set of three rouletted bands. In panel between the two sets are stamped palmettes.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 005Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 36B 145ASH0002601Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.079–0.082; est. rim D. 0.25; foot D. 0.144 Two joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. half of vessel. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional dark grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Dark red (2.5YR 3/6) double dipping streak across center of bowl on both surfaces. Two sets of two concentric grooves at center floor enclosing band of stamped palmettes. Dot inside circle at center floor, faint rouletting over grooves. Two grooves around upper body on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 020Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 66B 92ASH0002097Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 40aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.046; est. rim D. 0.25 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Rather fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits. Slip variegated red (2.5YR 4/6) and black (2.5YR N2.5/), especially on outside of rim and upper body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 342Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 7B 27ASH0002389Orlo Bifido cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.24, bottom 0.21 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 360Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 29B 106ASH0002547Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Type 1 cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.047 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, a few mica flecks.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 429Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73LF 36B 158ASH0002420Benghazi Miscellaneous Amphora D314Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.041; est. rim D. 0.085 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-to-small white grits, a few black grits and sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 555Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 2B 1ASH0002492unclassified amphora (Roman and Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.057; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), many minute-to-large white, black, and yellowish grits, a few golden mica flecks.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 561Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 5B 9ASH0002493unclassified amphora (Roman and Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle attachment. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-large white and black grits, a few large gray stones.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 212Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 3B 9ASH0002203Phocaean Red Slip, Form 10bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) with areas of red (2.5YR 5/6) on rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 276Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 1B 4ASH0002286Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Coarse clay with a red core (2.5YR 5/6), outer bands yellowish red (5YR 5/8), a few minute-to-small gray grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on interior extending over outer surface of rim. Groove around outer half of upper surface of rim, two more around inner half. Two faint rouletted bands inside and outside the double grooves.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 349Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 18B 86ASH0002386Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.27; est. rim D. 0.41 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits, a few voids and mica flecks. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on interior extending over upper surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 506Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 60ASH0002452Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara (2011-05-20) PH. 0.069; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Coarse clay banded gray (5YR 5/1), red (2.5YR 5/8), and light reddish brown (5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 511Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 11B 43ASH0002489unclassified amphora (Late Hellenistic to Early Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Pink slip (7.5YR 8/4) on interior and exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 411Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 24B 94ASH0002632Cosa Amphora Type 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.116; rim D. 0.152 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Rather fine clay variegated pink (7.5YR 7/4) and reddish yellow (5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. Pink slip (7.5YR 8/4) on exterior, dribbled onto interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 554Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 4B 14ASH0002487unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; rim D. 0.084 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and edge of one handle attachment on neck below rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions, a few small voids. Surfaces fired pale yellow (2.5Y 8/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 031Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 151-300Layer 152B 385ASH0002580Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 54Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 122Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 110B 233ASH0002157Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P30Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; rim D. 0.084 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and edge of one handle attachment on neck below rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions, a few small voids. Surfaces fired pale yellow (2.5Y 8/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 498Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 129B 319ASH0002405Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 8 (Spatheion)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.066; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior extending onto interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 146Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 70B 123ASH0002154African Red Slip, Form 61aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.25 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on both surfaces.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 495Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 107B 219ASH0002502Keay Amphora Type LXXIVAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.052; est. rim D. 0.115 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 524Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150LF 100B 207ASH0002463unclassified amphora (Roman/Middle Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of rim. Rather coarse very pale brown clay (10YR 8/3), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids. Traces of red paint(?) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 519Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 124B 300ASH0002503unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.135 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Coarse pinkish gray clay (7.5YR 6/2), many minute-to-large white and black grits, some black ones are shiny, a few small voids. Occasional large white grits have erupted through surfaces. Slip variegated yellow (10YR 8/6) and light gray (2.5Y 7/2).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 239Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 4B 8ASH0002254Egyptian Red Slip A, Form IIAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions, occasional large white grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 414Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 147B 362ASH0002538Cosa Amphora Type 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.063; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white, red, and black grits, some sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 494Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 106B 249ASH0002501Keay Amphora Type LXXIVPH. 0.074; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white and red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 111Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 46Unit 1-150Layer 13B 150ASH0002140Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P10H. 0.025; rim D. 0.13, foot D. 0.065 Two joining fragments preserve profile from just beyond foot to rim, ca. half of bowl. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits. Slip variegated light red (2.5YR 6/6) and reddish brown (5YR 4/3), areas of very dark gray (5YR 3/1).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 130Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5(south)B 105ASH0002143African Red Slip, Form 6bH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.13; foot D. 0.054 Fragment preserving profile from near center floor, ca. one-fourth of vessel. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 539Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 9B 122ASH0002418unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)PH. 0.248 Piece preserving part of shoulder, neck, and one handle. Coarse clay variegated reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/), some minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior, dribbled onto interior. Undeciphered light red (2.5YR 6/8) painted inscription on both sides of upper and lower neck, apparently in Greek.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 036Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Feature 53B 40ASH0002563Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 58Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.17, foot D. 0.09 Profile preserved from near center floor. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with occasional white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 182Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 73B 169ASH0002210Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.27, bottom 0.155 Three joining fragments preserve profile from outer floor to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8). Narrow band of rouletting on exterior immediately below rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 185Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Feature 1ASH0002211Cypriot Red Slip, Form 11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.054 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white grits. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/6) on interior and carelessly applied on exterior, where it missed most of upper body and rim. Wide, flat ridges around exterior body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 162Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5(south)B 17ASH0002142African Red Slip, Form 181Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few white and black grits and occasional small voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior and lowest part of preserved exterior. Upper part of exterior dark reddish gray (10R 3/1).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 381Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Feature 142B 327ASH0002396Ephesos-type lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.027; PL. 0.098 Several joining fragments preserve most of lamp, missing part of open loop handle and nozzle. Dark gray clay (2.5YR N4/), occasional white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Very dark gray slip (2.5YR N3/). Relief decoration of spirals around shoulder, palmette at junction of nozzle and shoulder. Two grooves along outer surface of handle.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 174Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 6B 59ASH0002220Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.28 Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits, occasional minute and small voids. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 5/4), patches of pink slip (7.5YR 7/4) on outer surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 220Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150LF 110B 221ASH0002226Phocaean Red Slip bowl with Stamped Motif 67iAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.067 Fragment preserving part of center floor. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior only. Stamped cross monogram with two circle-motifs below arms (Stamped Motif 67i).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 235Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 83B 141ASH0002225Egyptian Red Slip A, Form MAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037 Fragment preserving part of floor, foot, and body. Rather fine clay with a thick light gray core (10YR 7/2), outer bands pink (7.5YR 7/4). Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) on exterior, red (2.5YR 5/8) on interior. Two-part rouletted band around exterior body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 113Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 58B 78ASH0002129Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.23, foot D. 0.165 Fragment preserving profile from center floor to rim. Groove at center on underside of floor. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional white grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 389Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 54B 36ASH0002393Egyptian lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara L. 0.073; H. 0.029 Intact except for part of handle and chips. Upper and lower end of open handle attached on side. Four holes on discus, one at center. Rather fine brown clay (7.5YR 5/4), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Groove around outer edge of discus inside which a cord-like band in relief. Large, double-lined rosette on discus.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 117Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Feature 117B 57ASH0002164Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.05; est. rim D. 0.24, foot D. 0.175 Two joining fragments preserve profile from center floor to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6) with a few white and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Variegated red slip (2.5YR 5/6, 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 206Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600LF 512B 105ASH0002244Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some white and black grits, occasional small voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8), exterior rim very dark gray (2.5YR N3/). Slight ridge around exterior under rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 341Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 139ASH0002401Orlo Bifido cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.058; est. rim D. 0.22, bottom 0.19 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8) with some white and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Lightly done ribbing around outer edge of bottom as preserved.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 309Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 18.p18(4)ASH0002317Coptic Painted Ware JugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.093; rim D. 0.047 Jug preserved from shoulder to rim including all of one handle and upper part of second. Coarse clay banded dark reddish gray (10R 4/1) and red (2.5YR 4/6), some white and black grits, a few voids, many sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior lapped onto interior neck. Dark reddish gray painted band (10R 4/1) around rim just below flange.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 065Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 11B 49ASH0002108unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.044; est. rim D. 0.24, foot D. 0.16 Two joining fragments preserve bowl profile from near center floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) with areas of dark gray (2.5YR N4/) and weak red (2.5YR 4/2).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 103Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 59Unit 1-150Layer 15B 82ASH0002135gray ware lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving lid from near center body to lip. Fine pinkish gray clay (7.5YR 6/2), occasional white grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Dark gray slip (2.5YR N4/) on exterior. Interior surface variegated gray (10YR 5/1) and very pale brown (10YR 7/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 394Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38MiscellaneousMisplacedASH0002409zoomorphic bottleAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037 Fragment preserving small part of zoomorphic bottle consisting in part of an unidentifiable pack animal with at least one lidded amphora strapped to its side. A human hand reaches down toward the amphora from above. A circular opening, roughly squared off, forms the vessel’s mouth. Reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small red, white, and black grits. Remains of light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) on exterior only.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 147Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 69B 168ASH0002150African Red Slip, Form 61bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.037 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8) with occasional minute-to-small white and black grits and voids and a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on both surfaces, shiny on interior only. Slip on outer surface of rim variegated weak red (2.5YR 4/2), reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4), and especially very pale brown (10YR 8/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 419Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Feature 142B 408ASH0002532Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. a. 0.124, b. 0.19; est. rim D. 0.18 Two sets of several joining fragments each preserve part of body, shoulder, neck, and rim plus the lower end of each handle. Coarse white clay (10YR 8/2), some minute-to-large white, red, black, and gray grits, some sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 463Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Feature 36B 151ASH0002804Keay Amphora Type VII (Africana Grande)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.905 Numerous joining fragments preserve jar from lower toe to neck plus lower ends of two handles. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 58), some minute-to-small white and black grits. White slip (2.5Y 8/2). Body vertically shaved.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 281Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 68B 94Egyptian Red Slip B vesselAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.07; est. foot D. 0.15 Fragment preserving profile from foot to beginning of bowl section of stand or incense burner(?). Coarse clay with a thick, dark-gray core (2.5YR N4/), outer bands yellowish red (5YR 4/8), some minute-to-large white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. White slip originally covered all of exterior surface. Over this remains of a dark red-painted design (2.5YR 3/6) is preserved. Dark red paint (2.5YR 3/6) also encloses the base of each nodule in relief around the upper part of the hollow pedestal base as well as coating the flattened upper surface of each unit. In the same color are horizontal bands around the outside of the foot below the nodules, over the rounded ridges separating the foot from the vessel above and around the lowest section of the vessel wall as preserved.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 410Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 44Unit 1-150Feature 5B 6Cosa Amphora Type 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.126; rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, black, and red grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. Stamp in rectangular frame on upper surface of handle near rim reading: VIA.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 093Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 111B 187Italian Sigillata with stamped floorAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.027 Fragment preserving part of floor and foot of cup. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Groove around center floor inside which a stamp in planta pedis.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 373Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002378Benghazi Middle Roman Cooking Ware 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.052; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Faint, widely spaced ribbing around outside of body. Slight ridge below rim on exterior. Rather coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some white and black grits, voids and sparkling inclusions. Exterior surface and part of rim fired dark gray (5YR 4/1), interior and part of rim fired reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4).1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 336Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 29ASH0002292North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.062 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large black grits, some minute-to-small white grits.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 423Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002554Benghazi Early Roman Amphora 2 (?)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.067; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Coarse very pale brown clay (10YR 7/4), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (2.5Y 8/2). Surfaces feel gritty to the touch.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 254Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002270Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, some voids, and a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 168Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 48Unit 1-150Layer 1B 12Cypriot Red Slip, Form 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated red (10R 5/6), reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4), and weak red (2.5YR 4/2). Outer surface of rim also has traces of pink (5YR 8/3). Two grooves around upper surface of rim. Tall band of rouletting around exterior beginning just below rim.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 088Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 113ASH0002600Italian Sigillata, Goudineau Type 17b bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Goudineau Type 17b bowl. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Dark red slip (2.5YR 3/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 172Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 59B 62ASH0002224Cypriot Red Slip, Form 8Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Traces of dusky red slip (2.5YR 3/2). Two-part rouletted band around exterior beginning immediately below rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 233Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 38ASH0002222Egyptian Red Slip A, Form MAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8), outside of rim red (2.5YR 4/6). Groove around middle of outer surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 194Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 9Other .p2ASH0002195Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), exterior rim slip variegated weak red (10R 4/4) and pink (7.5YR 7/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 229Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 5Other .p2ASH0002193Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Groove below top of rim on interior. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), some white, red, and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), outside of rim red (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 562Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002446unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 4/4), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 522Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002477unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 354Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002361Benghazi Early Roman Cooking Ware 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.088 Fragment preserving part of upper body, rim,and handle. Hollow handle with spiral ridge around exterior. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits, voids, and mica.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 442Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002424Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.123 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and all of one handle. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Traces of pink slip (5YR 8/3) on exterior.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 219Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 15ASH0002192Phocaean Red Slip bowl with Stamped Motif 79pAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.066 Fragment preserving part of center floor. Fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip on interior only, color between light red (2.5YR 6/6) and red (2.5YR 5/6). Cross with four circle-motifs between arms (Stamped Motif 79p) at center floor.1985-06-25A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 300Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002342Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 4/6), a few white grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on both surfaces. Red (2.5YR 4/6), light red (2.5YR 6/6), and black (2.5YR N5/) painted bands, oblique lines, and dots on upper surface of rim and interior body. Cord-made band around outer vertical surface of rim.1985-06-19A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 391Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 10ASH0002408oinophorosAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.036 Fragment preserving oinophoros from beginning of shoulder to rim and the upper ends of two vertically attached handles. Neck and rim joined to mold-made body. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on exterior. Rim set off from neck by ridge around lower edge. Decoration of incised, oblique strokes around outside of rim.1985-06-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 453Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 40ASH0002440Benghazi Early Roman Amphora 14Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip (5YR 8/2).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 099Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 48Unit 1-150Layer 1B 4gray ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028 Fragment preserving part of upper body and flanged rim of small bowl. Fine very dark gray clay (2.5YR N3/), occasional white and black grits. Variegated very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) and dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) slip on exterior only. Interior surface gray/light gray (5YR 6/1).A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 386Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5(west)B 53ASH0002641Isis and Serapis boat lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of one end of boat lamp. Hole pierced at either side of end of lamp to prevent bursting of joined sections during firing. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits. Slip variegated reddish brown (5YR 5/4) and dark gray (5YR 4/1), torch or vegetal element in relief at either side of outer end of boat. A bust of Isis in a frame of relief dots (all of three and part of fourth preserved) on top of boat’s end.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 159Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 59Unit 1-150Layer 15B 161ASH0002136African Red Slip, Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.33 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Rather coarse clay with reddish gray core (5YR 5/2) and red (2.5YR 5/8) outer bands, some minute-to-small white grits. A number of the white grits have erupted through the surfaces.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 540Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 6ASH0002484unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.068; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1985-06-18A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 104Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002121gray ware cup with barbotine decorationAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.066; est. rim D. 0.08 Two joining fragments preserve profile of most of cup from lower body to rim. Fine dark gray clay (2.5YR N4/), a few white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Black slip (2.5YR N2.5/) on exterior, lapped onto interior rim. Body covered with rows of roughly shaped barbotine dots.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 296Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002343Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.24 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Deep, widely spaced ridges around interior body wall. Rather coarse yellowish red clay with many sparkling inclusions (5YR 4/6), a few white grits and voids. Pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2). Light red painted band (2.5YR 6/6) around upper surface of rim over which are irregularly shaped and spaced black dots (2.5YR N2.5/).1985-06-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 084Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 139ASH0002574Italian Sigillata, Goudineau Type 40c plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Goudineau Type 40c plate. Fine red clay (10R 5/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 528Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002510unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.065; est. rim D. 0.14 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and one handle. Fine clay with a light red core (2.5YR 6/6), pink outer bands (7.5YR 7/4), a few minute-to-small white and red grits, many sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 424Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 28ASH0002436Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 18Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.095; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Coarse clay banded reddish yellow (5YR 6/6) and light reddish brown (5YR 6/3), a few white and black grits, occasional small red grits, some sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 559Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 40ASH0002522unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 251Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 7B 135ASH0002201Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.049 Two joining fragments preserve part of body and rim. Rather coarse pink clay (7.5YR 7/4) with some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, some voids, and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior and lowest exterior body; most of exterior covered with dark red slip (2.5YR 3/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 302Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002344Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.053; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on interior and exterior. Red (2.5YR 4/6) and black (2.5YR N2.5/) painted bands, oblique lines, and dots on upper surface of rim and interior body.1985-06-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 376Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 3B 6ASH0002391unclassified cooking pot lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.012; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse clay banded red (2.5YR 5/6) and weak red (2.5YR 4/2), some minute-to-small white and black grits, voids and sparkling inclusions. Slight groove around inner edge of upper surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 493Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 7B 104ASH0002419Carthage Amphora Form 65Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of handle attachment. Coarse clay variegated reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/), many minute-to-large white and black (some shiny) grits and voids. White coating (10YR 8/2) on exterior, dribbled onto interior neck.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 322Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042 Fragment preserving part of shoulder and rim. Ridge around base of neck on exterior. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white (5YR 8/2) painted inscription on shoulder.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 344Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002368Orlo Bifido cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse brown clay (7.5YR 5/4), many white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Stamp inside rectangular frame on floor near junction with wall.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 387Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Layer 2B 52bhuman and bull-head lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara L. 0.145; H. at nozzle 0.034, at handle 0.052 Numerous joining fragments preserve most of lamp, part of lower side and bottom missing. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some black grits and sparkling inclusions. Remains of yellowish red slip (5YR 5/6). The long, narrow lamp has a handle in the form of an acanthus leaf. The upper body consists of two heads, one above the other. Near the handle is a diademed male head with a bull’s head below it, just above the nozzle. Inside the almond-shaped base is an inscription reading: "AIA.A". The second and third A are separated by a dot.1988-05-10A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 179Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002278Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.27 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Two grooves around upper surface of rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), few white grits, sparkling inclusions and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8), area of dark red (2.5YR 3/6) and light brown (7.5YR 6/4) on outside of rim. Narrow, lightly done rouletted band around lower edge of rim.1985-06-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 301Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002345Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.285 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 4/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. White slip covers both surfaces. Red (2.5YR 4/8) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) painted bands, oblique lines, and dots on upper surface of rim and interior body.1985-06-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 083Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 139ASH0002578Italian Sigillata, Goudineau Type 39c plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.022; est. rim D 0.18 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body of Goudineau Type 39c plate. Fine weak red clay (10R 5/4), no visible inclusions. Dark red slip (2.5YR 3/6).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 449Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002432Benghazi Miscellaneous Amphoras D298/299Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.074; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Coarse pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), many minute-to-small white, black, and red grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions. Surface feels gritty to the touch.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 546Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002824unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.238; est. rim D. 0.11 Piece preserving part of shoulder and all of neck, rim, and two handles. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on all of exterior as preserved, lapped onto interior neck. Three grooves around lower neck. Two grooves along outer surface of each handle.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 365Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 110ASH0002545unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.047 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (5YR 5/4), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 275Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 41B 68ASH0002305Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse clay banded red (2.5YR 5/6), yellowish red (5YR 5/6), and reddish gray (5YR 5/2); a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Burnished red (2.5YR 4/8) micaceous slip.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 062Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 59ASH0002093unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.11; foot D. 0.037 Piece preserving entire profile of small bowl/saucer, ca. one-fourth of vessel. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 243Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 7B 134ASH0002200Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior and upper surface of rim, dark red (2.5YR 3/6) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 186Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 38ASH0002221Cypriot Red Slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white grits and sparkling inclusions. Weak red slip (between 10R 5/4 and 10R 4/4). Three-part rouletted band around exterior beginning at rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 481Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 26ASH0002441Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.095; rim D. 0.041 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and all of one handle plus part of another. Red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional white grits and small voids, many sparkling inclusions.1985-07-15A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 079Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 27ASH0002567Italian Sigillata, Haltern Type 7 cupAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim of Haltern Type 7 cup. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1985-07-16A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 520Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002480unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)PH. 0.096; est. rim D. 0.23 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck and rim. Heavy pointed ridge around neck on exterior. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. White slip (2.5Y 8/2) on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 499Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 4ASH0002460Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.093; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and one handle. Combed band around shoulder. Fine clay variegated light red (2.5YR 6/6), red (2.5YR 5/6), and reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4), some minute-to-large voids including negatives from burnt-out fiber temper, many sparkling inclusions.1985-06-12A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 333Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002528North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.063; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 4/4), many minute-to-large black grits, some minute-to-small white grits.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 432Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002438Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.11; rim D. 0.0445 Eight joining fragments preserve profile from shoulder to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some mica. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 4/4).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 434Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002622Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Amphora Type 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and upper ends of two handles. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), a few white and black grits. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 7/4).1985-07-16A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 074Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 78ASH0002144bowl with gouged decorationAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.072; est. rim D. 0.115 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 8/4), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) with areas of weak red (2.5YR 4/2). Gouged branch pattern around upper body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 080Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002558Italian Sigillata, Haltern Type 8 cupAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Haltern Type 8 cup. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Fine rouletted band around upper and lower rim on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 180Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002279Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.27, foot D. 0.16 Piece preserving profile from center floor to rim, ca. half of bowl. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), outer surface of rim mainly pink (7.5YR 7/4) and light red (2.5YR 6/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 417Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 4ASH0002628Carthage Early Roman Amphora IVAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.105; rim D. 0.127 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and remains of one handle attachment. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions and red grits.1985-05-30A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 339Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002312North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.067 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 4/4), many minute-to-large black grits, a few minute-to-small white and red grits. Six deeply impressed dots on upper surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 550Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 113B 39ASH0002496amphora rim and neck and one handle importedAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.102; est. rim D. 0.10 Two joining fragments preserve profile from beginning of shoulder to rim and one handle. Coarse clay variegated reddish yellow (5YR 6/6, 7.5YR 7/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired pale yellow (2.5Y 8/4).1988-06-30A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 259Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002207Egyptian Red Slip A jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.04 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Dark red slip (2.5YR 3/6). Black deposit on interior neck and rim.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 181Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002280Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.30, bottom 0.175 Piece preserving profile from near center floor to rim, ca. one-fourth of bowl. Fine clay banded light red (2.5YR 6/8) and reddish brown (5YR 6/4). Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Two grooves around outer surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 480Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002468Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.056; rim D. 0.037 Three joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and one handle with two grooves along outer surface. Yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), occasional white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 207Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 49Unit 1-150Layer 1B 5ASH0002237Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and voids. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8)1987-06-21A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 347Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 64ASH0002380Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse reddish brown micaceous clay (5YR 4/4), some white and black grits. Red slip (10R 4/6) on interior to rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 167Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002197Cypriot Red Slip, Form 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.26, foot D. 0.17 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 5/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions and a few minute-to-large voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Three grooves around upper surface of rim. Tall rouletted band around mid-body on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 050Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002569Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 113Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.029; est. rim D. 0.075 Fragment preserving part of rim, neck, and handle. Deep groove along center of outer surface of rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 529Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002615unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.155; rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and both handles. Two deep grooves along outer surfaces of handles. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits.1985-06-25A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 525Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002433unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.082; est. rim D. 0.095 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of handle attachment. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white, red, and black grits, a few small voids. Remains of white slip (2.5Y 8/2) on both surfaces.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 366Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 49Unit 1-150Layer 1B 5ASH0002381unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.022; est. rim D. 0.18 Two joining fragments preserve part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with some minute-to-small white and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Pinkish gray slip (7.5YR 7/2) on exterior only. Double cord-made band around upper surface of rim.1987-06-02A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 288Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002346Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.026; est. rim D. 0.31 Two joining fragments preserve part of rim and beginning of body. Shallow groove below rim on exterior. Rather coarse light reddish brown clay (5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small white grits, some black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 331Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 99Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002293North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.056; est. rim D. 0.31 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), many minute-to-large white and black grits, a few small and large inclusions.1985-05-21A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 184Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 6Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.05; est. rim D. 0.33 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Heavy knob rim distinctly set off from body on exterior. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with a few minute white and black grits, occasional small yellowish grits, and occasional voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1985-07-02A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 077Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 64Square 87Unit 1-150Feature 47B 110ASH0002126red slip skyphoid cupAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of upper body and handle of skyphos. Spur on top of handle at outer edge. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) with areas of dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) on exterior.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 438Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 45Unit 1-150Feature 3B 10ASH0002822Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.385; rim D. 0.125 Many joining fragments preserve profile from lower body to rim plus both handles. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) fired very pale brown (10YR 8/4) near outer surface, many minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions.1987-06-28A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 094Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 34B 150ASH0002613western molded relief vessel (Gaulish Sigillata?)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.046 Fragment preserving part of body of vessel. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), many minute sparkling inclusions, occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Relief meander pattern around exterior, above which a Cupid in a biga races to the right.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 568Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 83Layer 3B 130ASH0002485unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.074; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse clay with light brown core (7.5YR 6/4), reddish brown outer bands (5YR 6/4), some minute-to-large white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.1988-07-03A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 551Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 83Layer 50B 163ASH0002486unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.099; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white grits, many small-to-large voids, a few sparkling inclusions.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 224Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Feature 6B 20Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small red and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip on interior (2.5YR 5/8) and exterior (2.5YR 5/6).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 319Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 142ASH0002310Italian thin-walled vessel Author(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.041 Fragment preserving part of body. Fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), occasional white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Decoration consisting of notched strips of clay applied on exterior surface.1986-07-14A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 406Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5B 6ASH0002406Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10, long flared neck cooking pot rim fragmentAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.061; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of one handle attachment. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, a few red grits and sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior extending onto upper surface of rim.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 450Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 30ASH0002626Benghazi Miscellaneous Amphoras D289/D299Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.174; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim plus all of one handle. Worn on interior surface. Three grooves along outer surface of handle. Rather coarse clay variegated light brown (7.5YR 6/4) and light red (2.5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, occasional large white grits. Exterior surface fired white (2.5Y 8/2).1985-07-19A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 464Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Feature 36B 151ASH0002805Keay Amphora Type VII (Africana Grande)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.906 Numerous joining fragments preserve jar from lower toe to neck plus lower end of one handle. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-tosmall white and black grits, occasional gray stones. White slip (2.5Y 8/2). Body vertically shaved.1986-07-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 473Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73MiscellaneousASH0002431San Lorenzo Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Low, pointed ridge around exterior neck below rim. Coarse light reddish brown clay (5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior extending onto upper surface of rim.1985-07-19A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 033Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 77ASH0002105Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 57 Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.021; est. rim D. 0.15, foot D. 0.085 Fragment preserving profile from near center floor. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6) with occasional red and white grits and sparkling inclusions and a few black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8), areas of dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) and red (2.5YR 4/6).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 372Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 7ASH0002402unclassified casseroleAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay, some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 161Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 41B 53ASH0002182African Red Slip, Form 172-176Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PL. 0.07 Fragment preserving most of handle and part of jug body. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on handle only. Handle has a vertically set leaf-spray in relief along its length ending in a palmette. Three horizontal ridges separate the leaf spray from the palmette.1986-06-29A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 523Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 171B 5ASH0002472unclassified amphora (Roman/Middle Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.08; est. rim D. 0.135 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), a few minute-tosmall black grits and occasional red ones, some sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 8/3).1988-06-23A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 119Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 176B 8ASH0002189Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P28Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.117 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), areas of very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 377Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 178B 16ASH0002542unclassified cooking pot lid Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.017; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), many minute-to-small white and black grits (some are shiny), a few voids, some sparkling inclusions.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 295Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 190B 33ASH0002321Egyptian Red Slip C lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027 Two joining fragments preserve part of body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), few minute-to-small red grits, a few white grits, voids and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on exterior only.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 456Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002616Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.127; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving jar from beginning of shoulder to rim and upper part of two handles. Coarse light reddish brown clay (5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small white, black, and red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. White slip (2.5Y 8/2) on exterior, dribbled onto interior neck. Remains of unreadable inscription in red paint (2.5YR 5/8) on shoulder.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 395Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 40ASH0002411mold-made decorated bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of mold-made vessel from lower body(?) to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with faint grayish core, some white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8). On upper exterior body is a crouching leopard in relief (one of two heraldically opposed). On body below, separated from leopard by a rounded ridge, is a band of elongated tongues or petals.1985-07-23A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 321Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 41ASH0002327thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving part of shoulder and rim. Ridge around base of neck on exterior. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Traces of white painted inscription on shoulder.1985-07-23A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 443Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Feature 7ASH0002618Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.07; toe D. 0.05 Fragment preserving all of solid toe and beginning of body. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white and red grits. Traces of pinkish white slip (5YR 8/2) on exterior.1985-07-03A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 136Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 32ASH0002170African Red Slip, Form 50bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.36, foot D. 0.275 Ten joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior extending over upper body on exterior, dribbled lower.1985-07-08A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 564Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 34ASH0002516unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.065; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many black grits, a few white ones, occasional sparkling inclusions, a few small voids.1985-07-12A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 102Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 51B 16ASH0002175gray ware saucer Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.35 Fragment preserving entire profile, ca. half of plate. Fine clay with brown or dark brown core (10YR 4/3), thin dark gray (10YR 4/1) outer bands, some white and black grits, and some sparkling inclusions. Shiny black slip (2.5YR N2.5/) on all of interior and upper half of exterior. Lower exterior surface fired dark gray (2.5YR N4/).1986-06-19A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 269Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 52B 24ASH0002326Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6) with a few white and black grits and voids and many minute sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on interior only.1986-06-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 268Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 53B 25ASH0002324Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4) with many sparkling inclusions and a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).1986-06-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 313Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 59B 38ASH0002323Egyptian jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.075 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and dark grits and voids. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/4) on exterior only.1986-06-25A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 455Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 63B 79ASH0002525Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), very thin outer bands light gray (2.5Y 7/2), some white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired white (2.5Y 8/2).A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 363Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 154B 5ASH0002414unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.038; est. rim D. 0.34, bottom 0.28 Two joining and two nonjoining fragments preserve profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Two rounded ridges at base of body wall on interior. Coarse clay variegated very dark gray (5YR 3/1) and dark reddish gray (5YR 4/2), many minute-to-small white grits, a few small voids and sparkling inclusions.1988-06-22A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 115Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 160B 12ASH0002180Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.038; est. rim D. 0.19, foot D. 0.14 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on interior, dark red (2.5YR 3/6) on exterior.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 307Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 502B 39ASH0002339Coptic Painted Ware Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Partial, carelessly applied red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on both surfaces. Very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) band around upper surface of rim. Note: Coptic Painted ware was part of original note. Unchanged by TH1986-06-16A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 211Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 537B 43ASH0002250Phocaean Red Slip, Form 10aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.30 Two joining fragments preserve part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), outer surface of rim variegated dark gray (2.5YR N3/) and reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4). Ridge around exterior at bottom of rim.1986-06-17A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 203Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Feature 533B 80ASH0002251Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.017; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 4/6), some white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8), outer surface of rim reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4). Slight ridge under rim on exterior.1986-06-29A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 200Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 568B 92ASH0002253Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3hAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), exterior rim red (2.5YR 5/6). Ridge sets rim off from body on exterior.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 002Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 105ASH0002101Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.24, foot D. 0.135 Six joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. half of vessel. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Stamped decoration at center floor of two concentric grooves enclosing set of three concentric grooves. In panel between the two sets a band of palmettes which interrupt outer band of grooves. Faint rouletting over outermost groove of outer set.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 006Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 46ASH0002602Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.24 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Dark red (2.5YR 3/6) double dipping streak across interior and exterior. Groove around interior at bottom of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 008Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 59Unit 1-150Layer 36B 165ASH0002564Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 28 or 29? Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.028; rim D. 0.145, foot D. 0.085 Three joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor, ca. half of vessel. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4) with a few black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 012Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 129B 319ASH0002581Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 36Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Groove around middle of outer surface of rim with lightly done rouletted band above.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 017Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 27B 92ASH0002603Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 37Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. foot D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of foot and floor. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4) with occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 019Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5(south)B 102ASH0002110Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 40aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 022Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 124B 300ASH0002582Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 42Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.038; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6) with occasional black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 044Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 29B 106ASH0002614Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 104bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.061; est. rim D. 0.045 Two joining fragments preserve jug from shoulder to rim, plus all of handle with deep groove along middle of outer surface. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 014Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 139ASH0002575Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 37Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.18, foot D. 0.12 Fragment preserving profile from foot to rim. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 057Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 8B 17ASH0002599unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.022 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Groove at bottom of rim on interior sets it off from body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 114Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 2B 38ASH0002137Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.041; est. rim D. 0.18, foot D. 0.12 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on exterior, variegated reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4) and dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) on interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 242Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 113ASH0002204Egyptian Red Slip A, Form KKAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Two grooves around upper surface of rim, another on interior at bottom of rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 359Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 31B 123ASH0002387Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Type 1 cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.30, bottom 0.215 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red micaceous clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 459Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 48ASH0002488unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.149; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and all of one handle. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white, gray, black, and red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 100Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 106ASH0002156gray ware plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of plate. Coarse brown micaceous clay (7.5YR 5/4), a few white grits, some voids. Black slip (2.5YR N2.5/).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 155Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 151-300Layer 152B 389ASH0002159African Red Slip, Form 99aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Occasional small white and black grits have erupted through surfaces. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior, matte and incomplete on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 518Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150LF 100B 213ASH0002404unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.071; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), many minute-to-small red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions, a few white and black grits. Surfaces fired pale yellow (2.5Y 8/4). Remains of red paint around handle emplacement.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 482Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 40B 43ASH0002462Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.069 Fragment preserving part of shoulder, neck, and all of one handle plus part of a second handle. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional small voids, many sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 045Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 46Unit 1-150Layer 13B 150ASH0002571Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.138; foot D. 0.068 Numerous joining fragments preserve jug from ring foot to shoulder. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), a few black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 173Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5(south)B 17ASH0002202Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with a few white grits, sparkling inclusions, and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 210Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 66B 92ASH0002213Phocaean Red Slip, Form 10aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.044 Fragment preserving upper part of body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), many white and black grits, some small ones also. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), outside of rim dark reddish gray (10R 4/1).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 310Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002302Coptic Painted Ware jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. ca. 0.074; max. dim. 0.092 Fragment preserving part of upper body and shoulder. Rather coarse clay with a dark gray core (2.5YR N4/), red outer bands (2.5YR 4/6), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Reddish yellow slip (5YR 6/6) on exterior only. Dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) and reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4) painted bands, dots and semicircles on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 318Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 2B 265ASH0002301Egyptian unguentariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.069 Fragment preserving part of shoulder plus all of mouth and handle. Rather coarse clay variegated reddish brown (5YR 5/4) and red (2.5YR 5/6), a few minute-to-small white grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Fragment preserving part of unguentarium foot and body. Fine yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 348Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150LF 63B 82ASH0002395Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.026; est. rim D. 0.30, bottom 0.27 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish brown micaceous clay (2.5YR 4/4), some white and black grits. Discolored reddish brown slip (5YR 5/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 234Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 18ASH0002218Egyptian Red Slip A, Form MAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.24 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small red, white, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated red (2.5YR 5/6) and light red (2.5YR 6/6), outside of rim red (2.5YR 5/8). Faint rouletted band around upper body on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 305Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 38ASH0002299Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.048; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Coarse clay with reddish yellow core (5YR 7/6), very pale brown outer bands (10YR 7/3), minute-to-large white, red, and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Interior and exterior surfaces white (2.5Y 8/2). Very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) painted band around underside of flange.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 462Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150L101-F69B 82ASH0002686Keay Amphora Type VII (Africana Grande)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.158; rim D. 0.118 Four joining fragments preserve part of shoulder, neck, rim, and all of one handle plus remains of attachment for second handle. Rather coarse clay banded reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4), weak red (2.5YR 4/2), and dark gray (2.5YR N4/) with some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids and a few sparkling inclusions. Remains of white slip (5YR 8/1) on exterior.1987-06-29A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 364Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 7B 13ASH0002407unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.30, bottom 0.25 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8) with some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids and some sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 569Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 26ASH0002481unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.064; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle plus beginning of shoulder. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions and red grits.1985-07-15A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 452Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002422Baetican Beltran Amphora 72Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.095; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of handle. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), many minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior dribbled onto interior.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 289Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002347Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.31 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Groove below rim on exterior. Rather fine light brown clay (7.5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small white, black, and red grits, some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 238Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002272Egyptian Red Slip A, Form SAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior body, exterior body light red (2.5YR 6/6), outside of rim dark red (2.5YR 3/6). Imitation of ARS Form 91.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 052Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002585Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Tarda B or CloseAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 097Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002637Eastern Sigillata B, EAA Form 21Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.051; est. rim D. 0.17 Two nonjoining fragments preserve part of body and rim of EAA Form 21 bowl. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 527Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002508unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.052; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Fine light red (2.5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Remains of pink slip (7.5YR 8/4) on interior and exterior.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 491Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002780Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 53Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.67; rim D. 0.105 Many joining fragments preserve entire profile. Pronounced slanting ridges at shoulder result from trimming and joining of upper and lower part of jar. Coarse brown micaceous clay (7.5YR 5/4). Remains of very pale brown slip (10YR 8/4) on rim and neck, dribbled lower.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 011Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 38ASH0002562Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 33Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of lower body and rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), occasional sparkling inclusions. Dark red slip (2.5YR 3/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 404Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002553Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.08; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one double-coil handle. Rather coarse clay with a gray core (7.5YR N5/), yellowish red outer bands (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white, black, and yellow grits, some sparkling inclusions and voids. White slip (2.5YR 8/2) on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 388Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002399North African(?) lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PL. 0.125 Two joining fragments preserve most of lamp, missing part of back end of body and handle. Rather coarse clay banded weak red (2.5YR 5/2), dark gray (2.5YR N4/), and red (2.5YR 5/8); a few white and black grits, occasional small voids, some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Beaded relief band outlines discus and nozzle inside and outside a ridge. Dotted concentric loops around shoulder.A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 437Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 8B 54ASH0002494Beirut Amphora 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of shoulder, neck, rim, and all of one handle. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-large white, red, and black grits.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 492Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 53Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.568 Many joining fragments preserve profile from lower body to neck, plus parts of two handles, comprising most of the jar. Pronounced slanting ridges at shoulder result from trimming at joint of upper and lower jar. Rather coarse micaceous yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6) with occasional bands of red (2.5YR 4/8) in fabric, a few minuteto-large white grits, occasional large red grits, a few negatives from burnt-out fiber binder. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/4) on neck. Remains of unreadable dipinto in red (10R 4/8) on shoulder.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 291Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002348Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 282Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002313Egyptian Red Slip B jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Three grooves along outer surface of handle. Fine clay with a dark gray core (2.5YR N4/), red outer bands (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Remains of red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on exterior.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 508Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 8B 22ASH0002450unclassified amphora (Late Hellenistic to Early Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of handle attachment(?). Coarse pinkish gray clay (7.5YR 6/2), some minute-to-small white, black, and yellowish grits.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 197Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 2B 30ASH0002216Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3eAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.25 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated dusky red (2.5YR 3/2) and reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4), exterior rim variegated dark gray (5YR 4/l) and very dark gray (5YR 3/l).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 513Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002417unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.115 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse clay with red core (2.5YR 4/6), gray outer bands (10YR 5/1), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 178Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Layer 1B 9ASH0002259Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.28 Two joining fragments preserve part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), patches of reddish yellow (7.5YR 7/6) on rim. Rouletted band around body.1986-06-10A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 232Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002282Egyptian Red Slip A, Form KAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/4), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), outside of rim dark red (2.5YR 3/6). Two incised slashes across outer surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 560Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 36B 83ASH0002500unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and the edge of one handle attachment. Sharp ridge with groove below it around bottom of rim on exterior. Coarse reddish brown clay (5YR 5/4), a few minute-to-large white and black grits. White slip (5Y 8/2) on both surfaces.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 558Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.068; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Deep finger-made groove along outer surface of handle beginning at junction with neck. Rather coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large black, dark red, and white grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 405Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002367Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.08; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of rim, neck, and stub of one double-coil handle. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and gray grits and sparkling inclusions. A few small white grits have erupted through surfaces. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 298Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002304Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025; est. rim D. 0.31 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) over both surfaces. Unidentifiable red (2.5YR 4/6) and black (2.5YR N2.5/) painted decoration preserved on upper surface of rim and on interior body.1986-06-09A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 241Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002283Egyptian Red Slip A, Form KKAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Deep grooves around middle of outer surface of rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 485Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002461Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.059; toe D. 0.022 Fragment preserving part of stubby toe and beginning of body. Plug of clay has been shoved into hollow at junction of toe and body on interior. Light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional small voids, many sparkling inclusions.1985-06-12A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 476Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002507Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.069; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim and one handle stub. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 308Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002331Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. bottom D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of bottom and lower body of vessel. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-large red, white, and dark grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior only. Pink (7.5YR 8/4) painted flower(?) at center floor.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 567Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002476unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.09; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small black and red grits, a few white grits and sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 407Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002366Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.082; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), some minute-to-small red and gray grits, occasional minute sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 225Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Layer 1B 1ASH0002264Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with some minute-to-small red and black grits and some mica. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/6) on interior, red (2.5YR 4/6) on exterior.1986-06-01A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 223Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002281Egyptian Red Slip A, Form HAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.37 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Deep groove around mid-body on exterior. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large red and black grits, sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 237Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002271Egyptian Red Slip A, Form SAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.044; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white, red, and black grits. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/6), outside of rim variegated red (2.5YR 5/6) and dark red (2.5YR 3/6). Imitation of ARS Form 91.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 320Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002333thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving part of body, rim, and handle. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Exterior surface dark gray (5YR 4/1), interior red (2.5YR 5/6).1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 460Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002439Keay Amphora Type XVI, Variant AAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.08; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving the beginning of shoulder, part of neck, rim, and one handle. Rather coarse light brown clay (7.5YR 6/4), many sparkling inclusions, occasional white and black grits, a few small to large red grits. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 370Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 8B 52ASH0002390unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.21, bottom 0.16 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Faint, low ribbing on exterior body. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Variegated weak red (10R 4/4) and red (2.5YR 5/6) slip on exterior extending onto interior below rim, additional patches on interior body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 413Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002376Cosa Amphora Type 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.056; est. rim D. 0.115 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim with edge of one handle attachment. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions, occasional red grits, a few small ones.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 283Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002349Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. a. 0.032; max. dim. b. 0.063 Two nonjoining fragments preserve profile from lower body to rim. Rather coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions, occasional large white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior burnished in bands around interior. Exterior slip unburnished and arranged in alternating bands of red (2.5YR 4/8) and reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4). Small floor preserves burnished decoration of floral element(?).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 428Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002509Paphos Amphora Type VAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.103; rim D. 0.128 × 0.133 Four joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and one handle. Light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and gray grits, many sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 543Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002519unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few minute-to-small white and black grits. Surfaces fired pink (7.5YR 7/4).1985-07-08A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 379Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002573unclassified cooking pot lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; handle D. 0.024 Fragment preserving part of body and knob handle. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. Dark gray slip (5YR 4/1) on interior, variegated dark gray (5YR 4/1) and dark reddish gray (5YR 4/2) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 516Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002442unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.074; est. rim D. 0.115 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits, occasional red grits and sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on interior and exterior. Rounded ridge around outside of neck.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 279Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002350Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.139 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse clay with a weak red core (2.5YR 5/2), red outer bands (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Burnished red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on interior and exterior (2.5YR 5/6), many sparkling inclusions in slip. Cord-made rouletted band around outer surface of rim. Imitation of ARS Form 105?A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 324Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002329thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.043 Fragment preserving part of body. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Interior surface fired light red (2.5YR 6/6), exterior brown (7.5YR 5/2). Remains of pinkish white (7.5YR 8/2) painted inscription on body.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 398Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002369Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.103; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Coarse reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small red, white, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (2.5Y 8/2) on exterior. Dribbles of reddish paint on neck at handle.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 280Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002351Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.03 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/8), a few minute-to-small white grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Remains of painted decoration consisting of very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) band over rim. Irregularly shaped blobs of the same color on exterior just below rim over which white, irregularly shaped blobs have been applied. Between the two sets are elongated white blobs.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 340Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.101; bottom D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of bottom and body. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), many minute to large white and black grits.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 121Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002138Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P29Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.175 Two joining fragments preserve profile from near foot to rim. Fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), a few white and black grits and voids. Slip mainly red (2.5YR 4/6) with areas of reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4) and weak red (2.5YR 4/2) on exterior.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 517Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 64MiscellaneousSurfaceB 1ASH0002416unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.072; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of one handle attachment. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits. Pink slip (5YR 8/3) on exterior.1987-06-30A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 048Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002119Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.059; est. rim D. 0.043 × 0.046 Fragment preserving part of neck, mouth, and handle. Two grooves along outer surface of handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 358Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 2B 3ASH0002388Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Type 1 cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.032, bottom 0.24 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red micaceous clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large black grits and voids, a few white grits.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 408Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 83Layer 50B 149ASH0002633Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.097; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one double-coil handle. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-small black grits (some shiny), a few minute-to-small white grits. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 227Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Feature 6B 20Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with a few white, red, and black grits and some sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8), outside of rim red (2.5YR 4/6).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 013Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 139ASH0002577Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 36Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.025; est. rim D. 0.14, foot D. 0.155 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with a few black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 214Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002273Phocaean Red Slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 4/4), some white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6), outer surface of rim very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).1985-06-26A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 430Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 29ASH0002505Caesarea Hippodrome Miscellaneous AmphoraAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.064; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather coarse clay with dark gray core (2.5YR N4/), light brown outer bands (7.5YR 6/4), many white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 059Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 20ASH0002595unclassified red slip bowl Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.048; est. rim D. 0.095 Fragment preserving cup/saucer profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). This small bowl and nos. 62 and 63 below may be unclassified examples of ESA.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 075Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 113B 46ASH0002163red slipped bowl with gouged decorationAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.051; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/8), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Gouged branch pattern around upper body.1988-07-04A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 421Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 7ASH0002539Benghazi Early Roman Amphora 11aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.097; rim D. 0.162 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and one handle. Deep finger impression on interior at handle level. Fine clay banded red (2.5YR 5/6), dark gray (2.5YR N4/) and reddish brown (5YR 5/4), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids. Traces of pinkish slip (7.5YR 8/2).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 201Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150L42-F37B 168ASH0002241Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits, occasional voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), outside of rim very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 150Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 83B 149ASH0002183African Red Slip, Form 70Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.01; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of rim. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on upper and outer surface of rim only.1987-06-21A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 087Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 171B 6ASH0002592Italian Sigillata, Goudineau Type 17b bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Goudineau Type 17b bowl. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 082Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 176B 8ASH0002591Italian Sigillata, Haltern Type 2 plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.26 Two joining fragments preserve part of rim and body of Haltern Type 2 plate. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/4).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 081Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 179B 11ASH0002593Italian Sigillata, Goudineau Type 38b plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Goudineau Type 38b plate. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Mask appliqué on outside of rim.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 538Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 12ASH0002512unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.139 Three joining fragments preserve profile from shoulder to rim and all of one handle. Fine clay with a yellowish red core (5YR 5/8), outer bands reddish yellow (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 042Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 63B 79ASH0002586Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 65Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim of bowl. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Slip is mottled light red (2.5YR 6/8) and red (2.5YR 4/8).A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 271Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150L101-F69B 82Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Coarse clay with an incomplete gray core (2.5YR N5/), solid section, and outer bands (2.5YR 5/6); a few white and black grits and voids, many minute sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior and upper surface of rim only. Imitation of ARS Form 94?A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 244Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 7ASH0002247Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large red, white, and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) with sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 303Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 527B 2ASH0002340Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025; est. rim D. 0.36 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on interior and exterior. Red (2.5YR 5/8) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) painted bands around upper surface of rim and body. Cord-made band around outer vertical surface of rim.1986-06-05A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 152Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 502B 39ASH0002149African Red Slip, Form 84Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035 Fragment preserving part of foot, floor, and lower body. Groove on interior at junction of floor and body. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip color between light red (2.5YR 6/8) and red (2.5YR 5/8). Slip shiny on interior, matte on exterior. Tall rouletted band around lower body marked off above by groove.1986-06-16A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 383Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 124B 300ASH0002537Ephesos-type lamp with multiple nozzlesAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.032; PL. 0.115 Two joining fragments preserve part of bottom and top of lamp. All or part of five nozzles preserved. Originally there were eight nozzles. Fine gray clay (2.5YR N5/), occasional black and white grits and voids. Black slip (2.5YR N2.5/). Five-petal rosette in relief at each side of nozzle.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 001 Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 26B 109ASH0002114Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.29, foot D. 0.105 Two joining fragments preserve profile from foot to rim, ca. one-fourth of vessel. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 023Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 5B 9ASH0002611Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 45Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4) with occasional black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 098Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 2aB 89ASH0002612Eastern Sigillata B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving profile of unclassified bowl from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 509Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 34B 148ASH0002451unclassified amphora (Late Hellenistic to Early Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim and edge of handle attachment. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), some minute to small white, black and red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 060Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 36B 138ASH0002095unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving bowl profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6) with a few white, red, and black grits and a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 412Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 113ASH0002384Cosa Amphora Type 4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.087; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), some white, red, and gray grits and sparkling inclusions, occasional white grits. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior extending onto interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 510Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 34B 133ASH0002385unclassified amphora (Late Hellenistic to Early Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.122; est. rim D. 0.155 Fragment preserving profile from beginning of shoulder to rim. Rather fine clay with a light red core (2.5YR 6/6), light brown outer bands (7.5YR 6/4), a few minute-to-large white grits, occasional black grits and sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 8/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 124Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 129B 319ASH0002158Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P42Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of rim and upper body. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8). Rouletted band just below carination on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 164Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 40B 43ASH0002155Cypriot Red Slip, Form 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 073Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 46ASH0002113unclassified red slip jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.063; est. foot D. 0.08 Four joining fragments preserve part of foot, floor, and body. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), a few black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 415Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150LF 100B 208ASH0002536Cosa Amphora Type 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.121; est. rim D. 0.13 Two joining fragments preserve part of rim and neck. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some white and black grits, a few small voids, some sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 326Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 46Unit 1-150Layer 30B 100ASH0002295thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.052 Fragment preserving part of mug body. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Remains of white (10YR 8/1) painted decoration on exterior of branch or palmette with another element at the broken edge of the sherd, perhaps another branch or the letter of an inscription.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 253Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 26Unit 1-150Layer 14B 38ASH0002198Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.015; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Burnished red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 215Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 107B 218ASH0002257Phocaean Red Slip bowl Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4) with many white grits. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 4/4); outer surface of rim and body just below slipped weak red (2.5YR 4/2) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 153Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 20ASH0002127African Red Slip, Form 97Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. ca. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Outer edge of rim scalloped. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Some small white grits have erupted through surfaces. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) shiny on interior only.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 256Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150LF 72B 230ASH0002209Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of lip and body of lid. Rather fine clay with a pink core (7.5YR 7/4), reddish yellow outer bands (5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits, some voids, and sparkling inclusions. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 5/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 397Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150LF 72B 230ASH0002397Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.078; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of handle. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 226Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 16B 33ASH0002214Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.032; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with a few red, black, and white grits and some sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8), outside of rim is dark red (2.5YR 3/6). Two incised slashes across outer surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 222Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 18ASH0002219Egyptian Red Slip A, Form HAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.25 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse light red clay (between 10R 6/6 and 2.5YR 6/6) with some white, red, and black grits and some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 066Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002103unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.37 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 157Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Layer 1B 17ASH0002145African Red Slip, Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.34 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-to-small white grits, a few of which have erupted through surfaces. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior lapped over onto outer surface of rim. Bibliography: Hayes, J.W., LRP, pp. 166-69, figs. 31, 32. Hayes, J.W., LRP Suppl., pp. 508Vol. 2 Cat. No. 205Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600LF 512B 109ASH0002245Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.022; est. rim D. 0.25 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions, a few small white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), areas of weak red (2.5YR 4/2) on rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 355Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002363Benghazi Early Roman Cooking Ware 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.35, bottom 0.31 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse light brown micaceous clay (7.5YR 6/4), some minute-to-small white and black grits.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 297Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002352Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.335 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse clay variegated red (2.5YR 5/8) and reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. White slip coats interior and exterior. Remains of very dark gray bands (10R N3/) on and just below rim on interior; on upper surface of rim are traces of irregularly shaped dots. Unidentifiable painted design on interior body wall. Cord-made band around outer vertical surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 037Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002589Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 60Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.15 Two joining fragments preserve profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1985-07-15A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 352Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002362Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.045 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse reddish yellow micaceous clay (5YR 6/6), some black grits. Thin red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior to top of rim.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 260Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002353Egyptian Red Slip A jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of flat bottom and lower body of vessel. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on exterior only.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 054Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002584unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6) with occasional black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). In shape, this specimen resembles Sagalassos Ware bowl no. 105 shown in chapter 4 (p. 33)A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 361Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002552unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.052; est. rim D. 0.34, bottom 0.24 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 314Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002354Egyptian jugletAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH with handle 0.066 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim plus upper part of double-loop juglet handle. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/4) on interior and exterior. Very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) irregularly shaped painted dots on outer surface of topmost part of handle.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 403Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002383Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.141; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim and upper end of handle. Finger impression on interior at handle level. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. Light gray slip (10YR 7/2) on exterior lapped onto interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 250Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 2B 61ASH0002215Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.062; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Groove around exterior just below carination. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small black grits. Weak red slip (10R 4/4) on exterior, red (2.5YR 5/8) on interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 375Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 39ASH0002473unclassified cooking pot lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Rather coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits (some black ones are shiny), voids and sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 356Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002364Benghazi Early Roman Cooking Ware 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.37, bottom 0.29 Two joining fragments preserve profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish yellow micaceous clay (5YR 6/6) with some minute-to-small white and black grits and some voids.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 374Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002398unclassified globular cooking potAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.082 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-large red, gray, yellow, and white grits, voids and sparkling inclusions. Very dark gray slip (2.5YR N3/) on exterior extending over upper surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 137Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002171African Red Slip, Form 50bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.045; est. rim D. 0.26, foot D. 0.165 Two joining and two nonjoining fragments preserve profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8) with occasional white and black grits, sparkling inclusions, and voids. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior extending onto upper part of exterior, dribbled lower.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 440Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5(south)B 19ASH0002448Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Rather coarse pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), some minute-to-small red, white, and black grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 8/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 236Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002231Egyptian Red Slip A, Form QAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8). Imitation of ARS Form 91.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 028Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002636Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 51Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4) with occasional black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 261Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002289Egyptian Red Slip A lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.049 Fragment preserving part of lamp discus and shoulder. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on exterior. Design of tailed spirals in relief around shoulder. Unidentifiable pattern also on discus in relief.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 357Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002365Benghazi Early Roman Cooking Ware 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.046; est. rim D. 0.38, bottom 0.29 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red micaceous clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits. Finger-impressed band around outer edge of rim.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 439Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 37ASH0002447Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.079; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white, black, and red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 566Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002474unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.076; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and beginning of shoulder. Rather fine clay with reddish yellow core (7.5YR 7/6), outer bands very pale brown (10YR 8/4), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 8/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 343Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002550Orlo Bifido cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 452Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002521unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired pink (7.5YR 7/4).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 446Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002533Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.155; est. rim D. 0.07 Three joining fragments preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle. Rather fine yellowish red clay (5YR 5/8), some minute-to-large white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 420Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 2B 81ASH0002394Benghazi Early Roman Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.066; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and outer edge of one handle attachment. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small white grits, some minute red and gray grits and sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 248Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002230Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.051 Fragment preserving bowl from point of carination to rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Stamped decoration on exterior body consisting of two obliquely set branches with a row of dotted concentric circles above them. Another dotted concentric circle near carination where half of it is broken away.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 345Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002551Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.056 Two joining fragments preserve profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish brown micaceous clay (5YR 4/4), many white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on interior to upper surface of rim. Faint, four-part band of concentric grooves around outer edge of floor.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 479Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002520Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.063; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), a few white grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions and black grits. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/4).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 202Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002232Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), outside of rim variegated reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4) and very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 350Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002360Pompeian Red Ware lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.028; est. rim D. 0.28 Six joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. one-third of lid. Coarse micaceous red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 515Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002620unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.156; rim D. 0.127 Fragment preserving all of neck, rim, upper shoulder, and handle. Two grooves on exterior below rim, another at base of neck. Rather fine clay banded light red (2.5YR 6/6) and dark gray (5YR 4/1), some minute-to-large white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 069Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 2B 81ASH0002099unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.065 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6), areas of very dark gray (2.5YR N3/).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 556Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 6ASH0002483unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.068; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle. Deep wide groove along outer surface of handle beginning with deep finger impressions at junction of handle and neck. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small red, white, and gray grits and voids. Gray slip (5YR 5/1) on exterior.1985-07-02A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 418Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002377Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.015 Fragment preserving part of double coil handle with sharp peak at topmost part. Surfaces gritty to touch. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small black grits and sparkling inclusions, some white grits.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 362Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 138ASH0002400unclassified cooking panPH. 0.042; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (5YR 5/4), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions, a few large stones.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 209Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600LF 512B 109ASH0002246Phocaean Red Slip, Form 6Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.019; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with some white and black grits; a few small white grits have erupted through surfaces. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), outer surfaces of rim weak red (2.5YR 4/2). Slight ridge around exterior just below rim.1986-07-01A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 188Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 4ASH0002267Cypriot Red Slip, floor with Stamped Motif A Author(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of center floor. Fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 5/4). Two concentric grooves near center floor enclosing six palm branches (Stamped Motif A) arranged around four concentric grooves at center floor.1985-05-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 306Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002314Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, a few sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on interior and exterior. Black (2.5YR N2.5/) painted wavy line and irregularly shaped dots around interior just below rim.1985-06-26A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 131Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 43B 65ASH0002153African Red Slip, Form 14aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.046; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving profile from carination to rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits; a few small reddish ones have erupted through surfaces. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1986-06-18A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 053Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 93Unit 1-150Layer 3B 31ASH0002594unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.1 Fragment preserving part of pot/cup upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 8/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 496Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 33B 72ASH0002429Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 8 (Spatheion)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH.0.037; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-small red, white, and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on upper surface of rim.1986-07-01A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 118Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 171B 5ASH0002187Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P28Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.105 Two joining fragments preserve part of body and rim. Fine light reddish brown clay (5YR 6/4), a few white and black grits and voids. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 5/4), areas of weak red (2.5YR 4/2).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 425Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 28ASH0002435Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 25Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.075; est. rim D. 0.125 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and edge of handle attachment. Fine yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits, a few small voids.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 444Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002465Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.074; est. rim D. 0.06 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and the edge of one handle attachment. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits, a few voids.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 330Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36Italian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.10; est. rim D. 0.47 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), many minute-to-large white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 120Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 154B 5ASH0002178Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P29Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.13 Two joining fragments plus one nonjoining fragment preserve profile from lower body to rim. Clay banded reddish gray (5YR 5/2) and reddish brown (5YR 4/4) with some white and black grits, sparkling inclusions, and voids. Reddish gray slip (5YR 5/2), areas of gray (5YR 5/1).1988-06-22A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 049Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 163B 28ASH0002587Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 111Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. foot D. 0.10 Three joining fragments preserve part of floor, foot, and lower body. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Multiple-part rouletted band around body beginning at foot.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 177Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57Unit 1-150Step 1ASH0002227Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.059; est. rim D. 0.37 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip mainly red (2.5YR 4/8) with areas of light red (2.5YR 6/6). On rim slip also light red (2.5YR 6/6) and pink (7.5YR 7/4). Three rouletted bands around body and another on under edge of rim. Two grooves around upper surface of rim. Sharply cut, incised wavy line on upper surface of rim.1987-06-12A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 029Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 113ASH0002112Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 54Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.19, foot D. 0.07 Two joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. half of vessel. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4) with occasional white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 043Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 2B 39ASH0002610Eastern Sigillata A jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. a 0.09; max. dim. b 0.075 Two sets of three joining fragments and four nonjoining fragments (one illustrated) preserve part of neck and body of jug. Low ridge at base of neck separates it from shoulder. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 8/4), occasional white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Slip is mottled light red (2.5YR 6/8), red (2.5YR 5/8), and dark red (2.5YR 3/6). Lightly done, incomplete rouletted band around upper shoulder. See Form 65 on page15.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 329Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 52ASH0002635unclassified mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.081; est. rim D. 0.40, bottom 0.26 Fragment preserving profile from outer floor to rim. Hole through upper body wall below rim leads to open trough spout. Triangular strut on rim close to spout. There was probably another one at other side of spout. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-small black grits, a few minute-to-small white and red grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 204Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 107B 218ASH0002255Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8), outer surface of rim weak red (2.5YR 4/2). Ridge around exterior below rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 255Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 4B 8ASH0002256Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 4/6), some white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated light red (2.5YR 6/6) and red (2.5YR 5/6). Ridge around middle of outer surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 512Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 34B 133ASH0002546unclassified amphora (Late Hellenistic to Early Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired yellow (10YR 7/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 497Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 14ASH0002426Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 8 (Spatheion)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.085; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some minute-to-large red, white, and black grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions. White slip (2.5Y 8/2) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 385Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 9B 123ASH0002379Isis and Serapis boat lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PL. 0.118 Fragment preserving part of one end and rectangular discus of boat lamp. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits, voids, and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated reddish yellow (5YR 6/6) and dark reddish gray (5YR 4/2). Suspension loop at edge of discus. Preserved end of lamp is in the form of a ship with a bust of Serapis in relief. On the upper right of the discus the top of a temple column is preserved. A ridge along the underside of the ship has a bearded head with a standard(?) or horns on top.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 285Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 26Unit 1-150Layer 14B 38ASH0002294Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.28 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white and gray grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) with sparkling inclusions in it.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 187Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Feature 16B 259ASH0002212Cypriot Red Slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Two shallow grooves around inside of rim. Fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional white grits. Slip mainly red (2.5YR 5/6) with areas of weak red (2.5YR 4/2).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 278Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 58ASH0002303Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Groove sets rim off from body on interior. Coarse brown/dark brown clay (7.5R 4/4), many sparkling inclusions. Traces of red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on rim. Imitation of ARS Form 105?Vol. 2 Cat. No. 217Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 46ASH0002223Phocaean Red Slip bowl with Stamped Motif 35tAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.135; est. foot D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of floor, foot, and lower body. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Nearly all of one hare and the legs of another hare (Stamped Motif 35t) at center floor.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 470Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002443Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH 0.056 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small black grits, a few white grits and sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 503Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 9Unit 1-150Feature 8ASH0002445unclassified Egyptian amphoraAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim plus edge of one handle emplacement. Rather coarse brown clay (closest to 7.5YR 5/4), some minute-to-small white grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 078Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 94Unit 1-150Feature 4B 44ASH0002160red slip skyphoid cupAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.051 Fragment preserving part of upper body and one handle of skyphos. Flattened cylindrical thumb rest on outer surface of vertical loop handle just below topmost part. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Black slip (2.5YR N2.5/)Vol. 2 Cat. No. 416Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57Unit 1-150LF 3B 16ASH0002382Cosa Amphora Type 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.056; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim plus edge of one handle attachment. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 7/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 072Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 20ASH0002104unclassified red slip jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.048; est. rim D. 0.09 Fragment preserving part of shoulder, rim, and upper part of handle. Strut inserted between handle and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). This jug and no. 73 below may both be unclassified specimens of ESA.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 353Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 18ASH0002375Pompeian Red Ware panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.30 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), some white and black grits and mica.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 454Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 92ASH0002630Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara est. rim D. 0.07 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse clay with red core (2.5YR 5/6), reddish brown outer bands (5YR 5/3). White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior extending onto interior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 541Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002518unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.072; est. rim D. 0.08 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one wide handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 231Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002194Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 3Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with some white, red, and black grits and some voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), outside of rim dark red (2.5YR 3/6). Faint band of rouletting immediately under rim on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 009Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002556Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 28 or 29?PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.43 Two joining fragments preserve part of body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 8/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 534Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002498unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.103; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle plus beginning of shoulder. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits. Pink slip (7.5YR 7/4) on exterior.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 304Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002290Coptic Painted Ware bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on both surfaces. Outer edge of rim folded inward creating a scalloped edge.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 025Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002557Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 47Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.044; foot D. 0.044 Single piece preserving profile from center floor to lower rim, ca. half of cup. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Traces of rouletted band around lower rim on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 504Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002456unclassified Egyptian amphoraAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.053; est. rim D. 0.14 Two joining fragments preserve part of rim and beginning of shoulder. Coarse clay with a gray core (2.5YR N5/), red outer bands (2.5YR 5/6), occasional minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 445Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002617Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. with handle 0.189; rim D. 0.071 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and two handles. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 286Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002355Egyptian Red Slip C bowl Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.067; est. rim D. 0.145 Two joining and two nonjoining fragments preserve profile from lower body to rim. Coarse light brown clay (7.5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small white and dark grits. Traces of red slip (2.5YR 4/8).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 085Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002559Italian Sigillata, Goudineau Type 38a/39a,b plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Goudineau Type 38a/39a,b plate. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/8), occasional white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Band of rouletting around exterior rim interrupted by appliqué thunderbolt.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 175Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002284Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Slip on outer surface of rim variegated pink (7.5YR 7/4) and light red (2.5YR 6/6). Narrow, lightly done rouletted band around upper body. Incised wavy band on outer surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 166Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 13ASH0002196Cypriot Red Slip, Form 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 109Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002123Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.021; est. foot D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of foot, floor, and lower body. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 488Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002455Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.094; est. rim D. 0.07 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Coarse very pale brown clay (10YR 7/3), many minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, a few small red grits.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 135Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002172African Red Slip, Form 50bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.046; est. rim D. 0.28 Five joining fragments plus one nonjoining fragment preserve profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) shiny on interior and upper part of exterior, matte on lower exterior. Unslipped patches on exterior.1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 107Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002124Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P4bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.22, foot D. 0.145 Six joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and voids. Variegated red slip (2.5YR 5/8, 4/8). Rouletted band around inner and outer edge of upper surface of rim.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 294Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002356Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Rather fine light brown clay (7.5YR 6/4), many minute-to-large white grits, a few minute-to-large red ones, some minute-to-small dark grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Traces of red slip (2.5YR 5/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 071Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002120unclassified red slip jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.026; rim D. 0.053 Fragment preserving beginning of neck, all of mouth and upper end of handle. Groove along middle of outer surface of handle. Fine, very pale brown clay (10YR 7/4) with many sparkling inclusions and occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 292Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002357Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. a. 0.017, b. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.356, foot D. 0.13 Two nonjoining fragments preserve part of floor, foot, body, and rim, not entire profile. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with some minute-to-large white, red, and gray grits and some voids, including negatives of burnt-out fiber temper; also a few sparkling inclusions. Pink slip (7.5YR 8/4). Slight ridge around outer edge of floor.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 016Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002561Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 37Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.027; est. rim D. 0.27 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8)1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 266Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 8ASH0002336Egyptian Red Slip A, variant with cream/yellow slipAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.47 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white, red, and black grits. Reddish yellow slip (7.5YR 7/6) with areas of very pale brown (10YR 8/4). Red painted stripe (2.5YR 5/6) along upper surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 165Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 6Cypriot Red Slip, Form 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving profile from lower body to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white grits. Shiny slip mainly dark red (2.5YR 3/6), areas of weak red (2.5YR 4/2).1985-06-18A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 193Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Feature 6B 20Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white grits and sparkling inclusions, occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 293Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), many minute-to-large white grits, many gray ones, occasional sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8).1985-06-19A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 171Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 4ASH0002268Cypriot Red Slip, Form 8Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6). Four bands of rouletting on underside of rim to body.1985-05-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 190Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002277Phocaean Red Slip, Form 1bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 221Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 29ASH0002265Çandarli Ware, Form 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8) with many sparkling inclusions and a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).1985-07-11A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 531Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 94Unit 1-150LF 116B 36ASH0002497amphora rim neck and handleAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.065; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 475Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 33B 44ASH0002430San Lorenzo Amphora 7Author(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of shoulder, neck, and rim. Rather fine clay between light reddish brown (5YR 6/4) and reddish brown (5YR 5/4) in color, many minute-to-large white, gray, black, and red grits, many sparkling inclusions.1986-06-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 110Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 171B 5ASH0002188Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.13, foot D. 0.13 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), few white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 061Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 179B 10ASH0002094unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.14; foot D. 0.06 Two joining fragments preserve profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with a few white, red, and black grits, a few voids, and a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1988-06-27A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 133Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 12ASH0002166African Red Slip, Form 45bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.25 Three joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor to rim. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 4/6), a few white grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 532Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 20ASH0002513unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.069; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper end of one handle. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small white and dark grits and voids, occasional large white and dark grits, occasional minute sparkling inclusions.1985-06-28A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 478Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002466Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.09; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids. Very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3) on exterior.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 327Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 35ASH0002332thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025; base D. 0.039 Fragment preserving base and part of lower body. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Interior surface fired reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4), lower exterior body and base weak red (closest to 10R 4/4), upper body dark gray (2.5YR N4/). Pinkish white (5YR 8/2) band of dots around upper edge of body.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 272Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 53B 42ASH0002325Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Groove around outer edge of upper surface of rim. Coarse clay with a red core (2.5YR 5/6) and yellowish red (5YR 5/6) outer bands; many minute sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on both surfaces, shiny on interior only. Imitation of ARS Form 94?1986-06-24A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 367Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 151-300Layer 163B 30ASH0002412fragment of imported cooking pot preserved from outer edge of floor to rimAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.26, bottom 0.205 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse reddish brown clay (2.5YR 5/4), some minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior over upper surface of rim only.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 198Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 451-600Layer 527B 15ASH0002249Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3fAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Ridge around exterior at base of rim.1986-06-11A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 392Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 87zoomorphic bottleAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. at head 0.095, at rear 0.058; L. of base 0.10 Sixteen joining fragments plus one nonjoining fragment preserve ca. half of mold-made bottle. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/3), a few black grits, occasional small ones. Yellowish-red slip (5YR 5/8) on exterior only. Bottle has the shape of a kneeling camel with transport amphoras strapped on its side.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 047Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 73Layer 7B 23ASH0002115Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.068; rim D. 0.062 × 0.05 Two joining fragments preserve neck, mouth, and handle. Two grooves along outer surface of handle. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 557Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 52ASH0002491unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and the edge of one handle attachment. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids. Remains of very pale brown slip (10YR 8/3).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 570Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 93ASH0002490unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.123; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Two heavy ridges around upper neck on exterior. Rather coarse clay with a reddish gray core (5YR 5/2), reddish yellow outer bands (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, a few small red grits, occasional sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 486Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 107B 224ASH0002623Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 1 Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.11; est. rim D. 0.115 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, upper end of handle, and beginning of shoulder. Coarse reddish yellow clay with many white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 216Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150LF 100B 210ASH0002258Phocaean Red Slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.13 Three joining fragments preserve part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits. Slip variegated red (2.5YR 5/8) and light red (2.5YR 6/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 046Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 46Unit 1-150Layer 35B 120ASH0002570Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.042; foot D. 0.045 Two joining fragments preserve foot and lower body. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4) with occasional red grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 457Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 5B 88ASH0002548Keay Amphora Type 1Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.063; rim D. 0.107 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and upper ends of two handles. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 160Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 68Unit 1-150Layer 58B 71ASH0002128African Red Slip, Form 107Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.31 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) shiny on interior and over rim only.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 070Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 105ASH0002098unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.062; est. rim D. 0.16 Five joining fragments preserve part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), a few black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 063Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 45Unit 1-150Layer 3B 11ASH0002122unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.11; foot D. 0.041 Piece preserving entire profile of small bowl/saucer, ca. one-third of vessel. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), a few white grits and voids, and occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8), areas of dark red (2.5YR 3/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 274Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600LF 512B 111ASH0002309Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.021; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white, black, and gray grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 4/8) on interior and upper surface of rim lapped onto underside of rim and dribbled lower.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 467Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58MiscellaneousCleaningASH0002421Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 34 (Africana Grande II)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR5/6), thin dark gray outer bands (2.5YR N4/), a few minute-tosmall white and black grits and voids and sparkling inclusions. Light gray slip (10YR 7/2) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 465Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Feature 36B 151ASH0002806Keay Amphora Type VII (Africana Grande)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.067 Numerous joining fragments preserve jar from upper toe to upper body, missing all of shoulder, neck, rim, handles, and end of toe. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some minute-tosmall white and black grits. White slip (2.5Y 8/2). Body vertically shaved.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 024Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002118Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 37Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.14 Three joining fragments preserve profile from lower body to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 4/4). Rouletted band around upper rim on exterior, another just below rim.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 090Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002560Italian Sigillata kraterAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; est. rim D. 0.15 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim of unclassified krater. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 5/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8). Lightly done rouletted band around outer surface of rim.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 287Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 54Unit 1-150Layer 2ASH0002359Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. a. 0.03, b. 0.063; est. rim D. 0.35; foot D. 0.105 Five joining fragments plus three joining fragments preserve most, but not all, of profile. Coarse very pale brown clay (closest to 10YR 7/3), many minute-to-large white, red, and black grits and voids. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) on interior, red (2.5YR 5/6) and light red (2.5YR 6/6) on exterior. Two concentric grooves around outer edge of floor.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 477Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Layer 1B 8ASH0002499Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.083; rim D. 0.073 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim and upper end of one handle. Rather coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-small white grits, a few black grits. Weak red slip (2.5YR 4/2) on exterior.A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 228Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 8ASH0002248Egyptian Red Slip A, Form J, Type 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/4) with some white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), outer surface of rim dark red (2.5YR 3/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 547Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 13ASH0002374unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.099; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 263Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 8ASH0002337Egyptian Red Slip A, variant with cream/yellow slipAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few red and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior, red (2.5YR 5/6) on exterior. Very dark gray (2.5YR N3/) painted band along upper surface of rim and cable pattern around outside of body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 064Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 6ASH0002116unclassifed red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.037; est. rim D. 0.27 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1985-07-02A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 484Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 9Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002444Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 10Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.043; foot 0.027 × 0.03 Fragment preserving most of foot and beginning of lower body. Ball of clay fills area at top of toe and beginning of lower body. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), occasional small voids, many sparkling inclusions.1985-04-28A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 507Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 17ASH0002621Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 7 (?)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.066; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/8), many black grits (some shiny), a few white grits and sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip(?) (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 213Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 43Unit 1-150Feature 6B 20Phocaean Red Slip, Form 10cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.022; est. rim D. 0.23 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated light red (2.5YR 6/8) and red (2.5YR 5/8), areas of pink (7.5YR 8/4) on exterior rim. Ridge around bottom of rim on exterior.A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 015Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 63Unit 451-600Layer 510B 139ASH0002576Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 37Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.22 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 176Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 4ASH0002269Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9cAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions and occasional small white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) with areas of light red (2.5YR 6/6).1985-05-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 208Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002274Phocaean Red Slip, Form 5bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.019; est. rim D. 0.26 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), some white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Slip variegated light red (2.5YR 6/8) and red (2.5YR 5/8), outer surfaces of rim red (2.5YR 5/6). Four-part, widely spaced rouletted band around upper surface of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 502Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 32B 8ASH0002469Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.10 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim. Low ribbing around shoulder. Rather fine reddish brown clay (2.5YR 4/4), occasional small voids, many sparkling inclusions.1986-06-08A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 409Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 171B 7ASH0002427Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 32Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.17 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse clay variegated red (2.5YR 5/6) and reddish gray (5YR 5/2), many minute-to-small white grits, some minute and small white and red grits, a few small voids. White slip (2.5Y 8/2) on exterior lapped onto interior.1988-06-26A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 378Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 151-300Layer 179B 12ASH0002543unclassified cooking pot lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Coarse clay with reddish gray core (5YR 5/2), yellowish red outer bands (5YR 5/8), many minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions, a few voids.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 448Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 20ASH0002514Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Amphora Type 18Author(s): Johnson, Barbara (2011-05-24) PH. 0.07; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired very pale brown (10YR 7/4).1985-06-26A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 435Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002437Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Amphora Type 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.082; rim D. 0.079 Fragment preserving profile from neck to rim and upper ends of two handles. Fine light reddish brown clay (5YR 6/3), a few white and black grits and voids.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 325Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 22ASH0002334thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.047 Fragment preserving part of body. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white grits and sparkling inclusions. Exterior surface fired gray (5YR 5/1). Remains of white painted inscription around exterior body with a band of dots below it.1985-07-03A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 563Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 34ASH0002517unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.088; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse light reddish brown clay (5YR 6/4), many minute-to-small black and white grits, a few small voids, occasional sparkling inclusions.1985-07-09A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 273Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 45B 33ASH0002338Egyptian Red Slip B bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.033; est. rim D. 0.21 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Wide horizontal rim scalloped along outer edge. Groove around inner edge of upper surface of rim. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on interior and upper surface of rim only. Imitation of ARS Form 97.1986-05-18A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 393Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 74Unit 1-150Layer 87ASH0002638zoomorphic bottleAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. at head 0.097, at rear 0.069; L. of base 0.082 Many joining fragments preserve most of mold-made zoomorphic bottle in the shape of a standing bull with a solid lug handle next to the opening at the center of the bull’s back. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4), occasional black grits. Yellowish red slip (5YR 5/8) on exterior only.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 249Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57Unit 1-150Step 1ASH0002634Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.073; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) on interior, dark red (2.5YR 3/6) on exterior. Mica flecks in slip. Egy. R.S.'A' Bowl1987-06-12A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 129Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 49Unit 1-150Layer 11B 34ASH0002132Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form 37, 38, or 39Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03 Fragment preserving part of floor and knucklebone foot. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 039Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 101ASH0002606Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 65Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. base D. 0.05 Four joining fragments preserve part of recessed base and lower body. Sunken dots at center of underside of floor. Two concentric ridges around floor. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Slip is mottled light red (2.5YR 6/6) and red (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 469Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 26B 101ASH0002453Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 11Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.105; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), many white and black grits and sparkling inclusions, occasional small ones. Surfaces feel gritty to the touch.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 471Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 31B 126ASH0002454Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 12Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.059; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and the edge of one handle attachment. Coarse red clay (2.5YR 5/8), many minute-to-small black grits, a few minute-to-small red and white grits.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 262Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 46ASH0002300Egyptian Red Slip A, variant with cream/yellow slipAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.05; est. rim D. 0.12 Fragment preserving part of body and rim. Groove below rim on exterior. Fine clay variegated pink (7.5YR 8/4) and light red (2.5YR 6/8), some white and red grits and sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/6), lower half of interior pink (7.5YR 7/4). Two rouletted bands around body. Dark reddish gray band (10R 3/1) around upper surface of rim and just below. Incised slashes across outer and upper surface of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 380Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 59B 69ASH0002392Italian lampAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.031; PL. 0.083 Numerous joining fragments preserve most of lamp except for nozzle. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white grits, many sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8) discolored to black on underside of lamp. Large filling hole on discus set slightly off center. Hole through front of lamp at joining of nozzle and body. Decoration consists of globules on shoulder and lower body and a long lug on the shoulder. Depressed circle at either side of hole on nozzle. Inside the ring base on the underside are five impressed circles arranged in a cross pattern.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 126Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 45Unit 1-150Layer 3B 11ASH0002125Cypriot Sigillata, EAA Form P47Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.072; foot D. 0.069 Two joining fragments preserve all of foot and floor plus part of body to just above carination. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and voids. Thin red slip (2.5YR 5/8) covering most of interior and exterior. Lightly done, two-part rouletted band around body just below carination.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 101Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 1ASH0002134gray ware plateAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.025 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of plate. Rather fine reddish brown clay (5YR 5/3), a few white and black grits, many sparkling inclusions. Black slip (2.5YR N2.5/).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 290Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 64Unit 1-150Layer 8ASH0002307Egyptian Red Slip C bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.055; est. rim D. 0.32 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 545Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 13ASH0002475unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.048; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and one handle attachment. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional minute-to-small white, red, and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Exterior surface fired pink (7.5YR 8/4), interior also fired pink (7.5YR 7/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 514Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002479unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03; est. rim D. 0.14 Fragment preserving part of rim. Rather coarse reddish brown clay (5YR 5/4), many minute-to-small white and black grits, a few sparkling inclusions. White slip (2.5Y 8/2) on interior and exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 247Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 99Unit 1-150Layer 12ASH0002208Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.019 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of body, two grooves around middle of upper surface of rim. Rather coarse reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), a few white, red, and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1985-06-12A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 096Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 36B 141ASH0002597western molded relief vessel (Gaulish Sigillata?)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.043 Fragment preserving part of vessel body. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits. Micaceous(?) red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on both surfaces. Band of eggs in low relief around exterior and floral element(?) in high relief.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 183Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002276Cypriot Red Slip, Form 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.36 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine clay variegated light reddish brown (5YR 6/4) and reddish yellow (5YR 6/8), some minute-to-small white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Pinkish white slip (7.5YR 8/2) on exterior and outer surface of rim only. Multiple-part rouletted band beginning immediately below rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 501Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 84Unit 1-150Layer 32B 8ASH0002470Benghazi Late Roman Amphora 5Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.11 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim. Light ribbing on shoulder. Rather coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), a few small white grits and negatives of burnt-out fiber temper, many sparkling inclusions. Reddish brown slip (2.5YR 5/4) on exterior.1986-06-08A5/86Vol. 2 Cat. No. 433Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 28ASH0002823Villa of Dionysos at Knossos Amphora Type 2Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.303; rim D. 0.075 Several joining fragments preserve profile from mid-body to rim plus all of one handle and most of the second handle. Fine reddish brown clay (5YR 5/4), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids.1985-07-04A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 426Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002530Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 25Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.12; rim D. 0.128 Fragment preserving profile from shoulder to rim and upper end of one handle along with remains of attachment for second handle. Rather coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 328Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 40ASH0002328thin-walled mugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.051; base D. 0.036 Two joining fragments preserve base and body. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Interior surface light red (2.5YR 6/8), lower exterior surface reddish brown (2.5YR 5/4), upper exterior dark gray (5YR 4/1). Band of pinkish white (5YR 8/2) painted dots around lower body with traces of painted inscription above.1985-07-15A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 530Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 41ASH0002523unclassified amphora (Roman to Late Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving part of rim and beginning of neck. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 4/6), many minute-to-large white, yellowish, and black grits, a few small voids, occasional sparkling inclusions. Surfaces fired light gray (2.5YR 7/2) and reddish yellow (7.5YR 6/6).1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 368Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 34ASH0002410unclassified cooking panAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.26, bottom 0.20 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of bottom to rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), some minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions.1985-07-09A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 158Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57Unit 1-150Layer 1B 7ASH0002133African Red Slip, Form 105Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.047; est. rim D. 0.32, foot D. 0.34 Six joining fragments preserve profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 5/8) with some minute and a few small white, red, and black grits and a few sparkling inclusions. Shiny red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on all of both surfaces except for underside of floor.1987-06-17A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 040Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 110ASH0002607Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 65Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.028; est. base D. 0.055 Fragment preserving part of recessed base and lower body. Three concentric ridges around floor. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with occasional white and black grits and voids and a few sparkling inclusions. Slip is mottled light red (2.5YR 6/6) and red (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 316Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 38ASH0002298Egyptian saucerAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.022; est. rim D. 0.11, bottom 0.06 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Coarse dark gray clay (5YR 4/1), a few minute-to-large white grits and voids, many sparkling inclusions. Surfaces brown in color (7.5YR 5/2, 5/4).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 067Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 3ASH0002102unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.023; est. rim D. 0.13 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 390Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 20ASH0002642rhyton (?)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PL. 0.071; PW. 0.081 Fragment of mold-made rhyton(?) in the shape of the forepart of a reclining leopard holding a bone in its mouth. Fine reddish yellow clay (7.5YR 7/6), a few white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 086Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 59Unit 1-150Layer 15B 83ASH0002565Italian Sigillata, Haltern Type 4 bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. rim D. 0.19 Fragment preserving part of body and rim of Haltern Type 4 bowl. Fine pink clay (7.5YR 7/4), some sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6). Marks of appliqué “spectacles” on outside of rim.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 400Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002371Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.062 Fragment preserving part of neck and handle. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with many minute-to-small white, red, and black grits. Remains of pink slip (5YR 7/3).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 399Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002370Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.065 Fragment preserving part of neck and handle. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (2.5YR 6/6) with some white grits, a few black and reddish brown grits, and a few sparkling inclusions; a few small and large white grits have erupted through surfaces. White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 401Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002372Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 9Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.125 Fragment preserving part of neck and handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, occassional small red grits, a few sparkling inclusions. Remains of pinkish white slip (5YR 8/3).1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 132Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 28ASH0002165African Red Slip, Form 44Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.034; est. rim D. 0.13 Two joining fragments preserve profile from lower body to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/8), occasional minute and small white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8).1985-07-04A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 134Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002168African Red Slip, Form 50aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.036 Three joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor to rim. Fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), occasional white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior extending to lower body on exterior.1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 257Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57MiscellaneousCleaningASH0002229Egyptian Red Slip A flaskAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.04; rim D. 0.02 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim of bottle. Rather fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6) with many white, red, and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6).1987-06-16A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 332Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 49Unit 1-150Layer 3B 30ASH0002287North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.056; est. rim D. 0.36 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/6), many minute-to-large black grits, a few minute-to-large white grits and voids.1987-06-30A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 041Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 113ASH0002608Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 65Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.02; est. base 0.05 Fragment preserving part of recessed base and floor. Two sets of two concentric ridges around center floor. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits, some sparkling inclusions. Slip is mottled red (2.5YR 4/8) and light red (2.5YR 6/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 055Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 31B 118ASH0002598unclassified red slip bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.18 Fragment preserving part of pot/cup upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 199Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 46Unit 1-150Layer 40B 163ASH0002199Phocaean Red Slip, Form 3hAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.039; est. rim D. 0.24 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), a few minute-to-small white and black grits and voids, occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/8), areas of red (2.5YR 5/6) and reddish brown (2.5YR 4/4) on outside of rim. Ridge around rim on exterior.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 034Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 24ASH0002568Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 58Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.035; est. rim D. 0.12, foot D. 0.065 Fragment preserving profile from outer edge of floor to rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), occasional white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 338Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 29ASH0002291North Syrian mortariumAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Coarse yellowish red clay (5YR 4/8), some minute-to-large black grits, some minute-to-large white grits.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 441Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 34Square 97Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002827Benghazi Middle Roman Amphora 4Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.371; rim D. 0.122 Many joining fragments preserve profile from mid-body to rim plus all of two handles. Low, widely spaced ribbing on body. Rather fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some minute-to-small white, red, and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Remains of pink slip (7.5YR 8/4) on exterior.1985-07-17A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 521Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 71Square 25Unit 1-150Feature 4ASH0002478unclassified amphora (Early Roman to Roman)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.06; est. rim D. 0.20 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Broad rounded ridge around neck below rim on exterior. Rather coarse reddish brown clay (5YR 5/3), some minute-to-small white and black grits and sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior.1987-07-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 076Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 83Layer 2B 116aASH0002117cup with rouletted decorationAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.06; rim D. 0.094, base D. 0.042 Many joining fragments plus three nonjoining pieces preserve entire profile, ca. two-thirds of two-handled cup. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with occasional black grits. Slip variegated light red (2.5YR 6/6), weak red (2.5YR 4/2), dark reddish brown (2.5YR 3/4), and black (2.5YR N2.5/). Deep groove along center of outer surface of handles. A one-to-two-part rouletted band around exterior body just below carination.A3/88Vol. 2 Cat. No. 191Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 73Unit 1-150Layer 5ASH0002275Phocaean Red Slip, Form 1dAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.024; est. rim D. 0.16 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Rather fine red clay (2.5YR 5/8), some white and black grits, occasional sparkling inclusions. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6), areas of red (2.5YR 4/6) on outside of rim.A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 139Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 31ASH0002169African Red Slip, Form 50bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.036; est. rim D. 0.282, foot D. 0.0232 Fragment preserving profile from near center floor to rim. Fine light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), a few white grits. Red slip (2.5YR 5/6) on interior and exterior; zone ca. 2 cm below rim on exterior is darker red (2.5YR 4/6).1985-07-10A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 018Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 38Square 83Unit 1-150Layer 36ASH0002529Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 40aAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.05; est. rim D. 0.14, foot D. 0.05 Four joining fragments preserve entire profile, ca. one-fourth of bowl. Fine very pale brown clay (10YR 8/4), occasional white and black grits and voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6).A16/85Vol. 2 Cat. No. 258Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 57MiscellaneousCleaningASH0002228Egyptian Red Slip A jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.049; est. rim D. 0.055 Fragment preserving part of neck, rim, and handle. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/6), some white and black grits and voids and sparkling inclusions. Light red slip (2.5YR 6/8) on exterior lapped onto interior rim. One side of rim/neck trimmed flat, thus flattening the curve.A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 246Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 50Square 48Unit 1-150Layer 1B 13Egyptian Red Slip A bowlAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.03 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Two faint grooves below rim on exterior. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6) with a few white, red, and black grits, a few voids, and sparkling inclusions. Burnished red slip (2.5YR 5/8) on interior to upper surface of rim, exterior variegated light red (2.5YR 6/8) and red (2.5YR 5/6). Mica flecks in slip.1987-06-23A16/87Vol. 2 Cat. No. 032Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 26B 103ASH0002604Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 57Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.017; est. rim D. 0.29 Fragment preserving part of upper body and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 035Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 12B 58ASH0002605Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 58Author(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.062; est. rim D. 0.13, base D. 0.07 Two joining fragments preserve profile from outer edge of base to rim. Slight ridge around edge of base on undersurface forms foot. Groove below rim on exterior. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 7/6), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/8).Vol. 2 Cat. No. 051Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 2Square 72Layer 29B 112ASH0002609Eastern Sigillata A, EAA Form 113Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.029; est. rim D. 0.06 Fragment preserving part of neck and rim. Fine reddish yellow clay (5YR 6/8), occasional white and black grits. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6) on exterior lapped onto interior neck.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 312Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 57Square 58Unit 1-150Layer 18ASH0002297Coptic Painted Ware jugAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara max. dim. 0.047 Fragment preserving part of body and all of false spout. Coarse clay banded yellowish red (5YR 4/6) and red (2.5YR 5/6), a few white and red grits, many sparkling inclusions. Reddish yellow slip (5YR 7/6) on exterior. Remains of reddish gray (10R 3/1) painted decoration on exterior body.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 138Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 37Square 47Unit 1-150Layer 9B 128ASH0002141African Red Slip, Form 50bAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara H. 0.054; est. rim D. 0.034, foot D. 0.235 Fragment preserving profile from just beyond foot to rim. Fine red clay (10R 5/6) with a few white and black grits and sparkling inclusions and occasional small voids. Red slip (2.5YR 4/6), shiny on interior, matte on exterior. Some of the floor and lowest body unslipped.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 351Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 23ASH0002544Pompeian Red Ware lidAuthor(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.031; est. rim D. 0.33 Three joining fragments preserve profile from near center floor to rim, ca. one-fourth of lid. Coarse light red clay (2.5YR 6/6), many minute-to-large white, red, and black grits, some mica.Vol. 2 Cat. No. 466Leon Levy Expedition to AshkelonGrid 41Square 7Unit 1-150Layer 17ASH0002619Peacock and Williams Amphora Class 34 (Africana Grande II)Author(s): Johnson, Barbara PH. 0.157; rim D. 0.13 Two joining fragments preserve part of neck, rim, and upper ends of handles. Ridge around exterior neck at level of handle. Coarse clay banded dark gray (2.5YR N4/) and reddish brown (5YR 5/4), many minute-to-large white and black grits and voids, some sparkling inclusions. White slip (10YR 8/2) on exterior.