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Description: | Three (3) sherds (one (1) rimsherd and two (2) bodysherds) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a local Roman oxidised pottery type, dating from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD.The sherds vary in thickness from 5.63mm to 7.04mm. In total they weigh 10.4 grams.The sherds have a pale grey / light orange fabric. Subtle differences are present in the fabric types between sherds, which would indicate different sources of production. This type of pottery was typically produced during the 2nd and 4th Centuries AD. The vessel form suggested by the rimsherd present is probably that of a large open bowl.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: Local (unsourced) oxidisedFiring 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 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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