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Description: | Two (2) sherds (One (1) rimsherd and one (1) bodysherd) of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD).The sherds range from 4.80mm to 8.79mm thick. In total they weigh 7.7 grams.The sherd have an oxidised fabric. The inclusions appear to be a fine sand and iron particle mix. There are patches of a light green glaze on the exterior surface. The fabric displays characteristics similar to that of a Medieval fabric type known as Worcestershire ware, and probably came from a glazed jug type vessel. Worcestershire ware was produced in the Worcester region, during the Medieval period (13th to 15th Centuries AD).Sherd specific details:Fabric type: Worcestershire ware (probably)Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface texture: SmoothGlaze: light green speckled glazeCondition of sherds: Abraded.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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