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Description: | 17 sherds (1 rimsherd, 15 bodysherds, 1 basesherd) of several hand made ceramic vessels of an local Iron Age Pottery fabric type.The sherds vary in thickness from 5.72mm to 9.86mm. In total they weigh 166 grams.The sherds have a dark frequent fossil shell fabric type. Typically this type of pottery dates from the Middle to Late Iron Age (c.500 BC to c.100 AD).The rim form present consists of a simple everted rim, most likely from a storage jar.The base form present consists of a flat base type, most likely, again from a storage jar style of vessel.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: frequent fossil shellFiring condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior.Hardness: MediumSurface texture: Smooth, slightly soapy.Condition 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.
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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