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Description: | Nine (9) sherds (three (3) rimsherds, and six (6) bodysherds) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a Roman Samian ware.The sherds vary in thickness from 6.06mm to 7.62mm. In total they weigh 39.6 grams.The sherds have a red oxidised fabric, with a red clay slip. This fabric type is consistent with an imported fine ware from Gaul, known as Samian ware. This pottery type is typically dates from the 1st to 3rd Century AD. Subtle differences in the fabric can distinguish the origin of the pottery from South Gaul to Central Gaul or East Gaul. With the white flecks in the fabric, the majority of these sherds probably come from La Graufensque in South Gaul, and consistent with 1st to 2nd Century dating (1 - 100 AD).The rim forms present are consistent with large open plates and bowls.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: Samian ware, probably La Graufensque, South Gaul.Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface treatment: Red slip exterior & interior surfaces.Surface texture: Smooth, powderyCondition of sherds: Variable. Some sherds demonstrate a high degree of abrasion, with rounded edges whereas other sherds have sharp, fresh breaks.The sherds have been photographed as a group.
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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