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Unit Book J5

The Mittani Staircase - Version 1a

J5q135.1

Processed on 2024-11-03

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Category 2008-08-16 sNP ceramic vessel [Input: S818SNP.j]
Best definition 2008-08-16 !! platter [Input: S818SNP.j]
Best image 2008-08-17 !! [Input: J05_VWX.j]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Labeling

Roster Date Author Record
Reference to q-lot !! !! q135 (bones, pottery)

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Definition 2008-08-16 sNP platter [Input: S818SNP.j]
Description (summary) 2008-08-16 sNP Fragmentary Nuzi dish, reassembled in two big parts, not connected between them. The bigger reassembled part consists in 10 sherds, the other one in 5 sherds. There are other 6 fragment probably pertinent to the same object, but not connectable. These fragments give us about the half of the original object: the other half is lost. A red band of 2.3 cm is painted on the interior rim. The original diameter was about 32/34 cm, the jutting out base has a diameter of 12 cm (1/3 of the whole vessel). In the interior part, is possible to follow the lines left by the wheel. [Input: S818SNP.j]
2008-09-24 jW Ten fragments of a red-edged platter reassembled to form the larger part of the whole. Also included are seven fragments which could not be incorporated into the re-assembly. Its rim is decorated on the inside with a band of red paint. The other portion that could be partially reassembled has been designated q135.2. [Input: S924JW2.j]

3. STRATIGRAPHY

Contact Association

Roster Date Author Record
Type of contact: contemporary events/movable items 2008-08-03 !! q135.1 (platter) sits in f94 (accumulation D) [Input: S803DL7.j]

Time Sequencing

Roster Date Author Record
Stratum (to which element belongs) 2012-10-16 !! s70J5B [Input: WX16JW.j]
Phase (to which element belongs) 2012-10-16 !! h8mJ5B [Input: WX16JW.j]

4. TYPOLOGY

Measurements

Roster Date Author Record
Height 2008-08-16 sNP 9 [Input: S818SNP.j]
2008-09-24 jW 8 [Input: S924JW2.j]
Width 1 or diameter of rim 2008-08-16 sNP 33 [Input: S818SNP.j]
2008-09-24 jW 32 [Input: S924JW2.j]
Width 3 or diameter of base 2008-08-16 sNP 12 [Input: S818SNP.j]

Morphology

Roster Date Author Record
Ware or Material, species 2008-08-16 sNP clay [Input: S818SNP.j]
2008-09-24 jW Chaff Tempered [Input: S924JW2.j]
Shape, form 2008-09-24 jW Ml 802 [Input: S924JW2.j]
2015-02-25 mKB platter or plate [Input: ZA225CJC.j]
Color 2008-08-16 sNP reddish yellow [Input: S818SNP.j]
Color number (Munsell) 2008-08-16 sNP 5YR 7/6 [Input: S818SNP.j]
2008-09-24 jW 5YR7/6 [Input: S924JW2.j]
Decoration 2008-09-24 jW M18 [Input: S924JW2.j]
Condition 2008-08-16 sNP fragments reassembled [Input: S818SNP.j]
Preservation 2008-09-24 jW cleaned by conservator bA and reassembled under her direction. [Input: S924JW2.j]
Notes on typology 2008-09-24 jW paint color is 5YR5/6, yellowish red. Height is estimated. [Input: S924JW2.j]
Zca.DECORATION: Technique 2015-02-25 mKB 1 [Input: ZA225CJC.j]
Zca.DECORATION: Type 2015-02-25 mKB M18 [Input: ZA225CJC.j]
Zca.SHAPE: Type 2015-02-25 mKB 802 [Input: ZA225CJC.j]
Zca.SHAPE: Rim/base/handle 2015-02-25 mKB base: ring [Input: ZA225CJC.j]

6. REFERENCE

Analogical Record

Roster Date Author Record
Photo of individual elements (studio)

2008-08-17 dM [Input: J05_VWX.j]

2008-08-17 dM [Input: J05_VWX.j]
Drawing of individual element (studio)

2008-10-22 kF [Input: J05_VWX.j]
Notes on analogical record 2008-09-24 jW This item is at the bottom (platter) and left side (fragments) of the photographs which were taken of the obverse and reverse of the platter sections and fragments. [Input: S924JW2.j]

Disposition

Roster Date Author Record
Notes on disposition 2008-09-23 jW Drawn and photographed and returned to mKB for storage. [Input: S926JW2.j]