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Description: | Eighty-one (81) sherds (Nineteen (19) rimsherds, five (5) basesherds, one (1) handle and fifty-six (56) bodysherds) of a several wheelthrown ceramic vessels.The sherds vary in thickness from 4.27mm to 9.74mm. In total they weigh 648 gramsThe sherds have a slightly soapy feel, with a fine grained light orange fabric. It is very similar in style to Severn Valley Ware.Typically this style of oxidised ware dates from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. A variety of different rim forms are presnet, including a ring necked flagon, and plain bead rims from tankards. Rounded everted rims, from storage jar vessels are also present. The base sherd forms are flat in style and most likely belong to tankard type vessels.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: local (unsourced) oxidised, similar to Severn Valley WareFiring condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior.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 sample of the sherds have been photographed.
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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