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Description: | Two (2) sherds (One (1) basesherd and one (1) bodysherd) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels, of Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD).The sherds range from 6.39mm to 6.94mm thick. In total they weigh 19.4 grams.The sherds have an oxidised fabric, with a reduced core, and occasional sparse inclusions of mica. The fabric is consistent with a locally produced Romano-British coarseware known as Severn Valley Ware. It was produced in the Severn Valley area, but traded over a wider regional area. It was produced throughout the Roman period (1st to 4th Centuries AD).Sherd specific details:Fabric type: local (unsourced) coarseware, probably Severn Valley WareFiring condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface texture: Smooth, powderyCondition of sherds: Abraded.Both 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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