APC Image: AK 1127: Household pottery from Well M. This well was dug during the sixth century and was in use until late in that century or possibly slightly later. During that time a great deal of coarse pottery was lost in the water. Shortly after the beginning of the fifth century the well fell into disuse and began to fill up gradually. Top, left: Large hydria of coarse ware. Brick red, micaceous clay, handmade. Right: Amphora of coarse clay like that of the above and likewise handmade. The mouth is very wide and there is no rim but a slightly flaring lip. On the shoulder is scratched "HEPAK", probably the signature of the owner. Bottom, left: Amphora of coarse ware like the ones above. It appears to have been made by hand, but the rim which is flat on top, was probably trimmed on the wheel. Several of these undecorated pots have punctures (visible in the photograph) which were mended in antiquity with some pitch-like substance. Right: Amphora of coarse porous clay of a light buff color. This amphora differs considerably in the color and quality of clay from the other coarse vases found at the bottom of the well, and unlike these it is made on the wheel. The shape, too, is quite different from that of the other amphoras. The body tapers in an almost straight line from the shoulder to the foot which is flat and without a base-ring. The rim is broad and flat on top. It is unlikely that this vase is of Attic make.