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Description: | Body sherd of a probably unglazed beige earthenware vessel dating from the late medieval or early post-medieval period, i.e. c.AD1400-1600. Judging from the side and thickness of the rim, the sherd probably came from a wide/thick-rimmed plate or shallow bowl which could have been used for, e.g. service fruit. The vessel was made from sandy beige fabric and was probably sand- or grit-tempered. It looks unglazed in general, but there might possibly some traces of light-green glaze left on the outside, under the rim. Although this would be a logical place to retain any trace of glazing, glazes were usually applied to the inside of bowls and plates - as both decoration and to render the vessel waterproof.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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