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Description: | 31 sherds (8 rimsherds, 3 basesherds and 20 bodysherds) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels of an Romano-British colour coated fineware.The sherds vary in thickness from 4.24mm to 12.66mm. In total they weigh 245 grams.The sherds have a white fabric, with either a red colour coat or black colour coat. This fabric is similar to that of attributed to the Nene Valley colour coated type. This style of Romano-British pottery typically dates from 3th Century to 4th Century AD. The rimsherds present consist of simple bead rims, or flanged bowl rims. Three flat bases are present. Several of the bodysherds exhibit rouletted decoration on the exterior of the sherd. The vessel forms that are represented are most likely to be cups and or bowls.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: red/black colour coated wareFiring condition: slip, oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior, slip.Hardness: HardSurface texture: Smooth, powderyCondition of sherds: Variable. Some sherds demonstrate a high degree of abrasion, with rounded edges whereas other sherds have sharp, fresh breaks.A representative selection of the sherds have been photographed.
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