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Description: | Twenty seven (27) sherds (seven (7) rimsherds, eighteen (18) bodysherds and two (2) basesherds) of several wheel thrown ceramic vessels of a local Medieval glazed jug pottery type, dating from 13th to 14th Centuries AD.The sherds vary in thickness from 6.45mm to 11.63mm. In total they weigh 445.1 grams.The sherds have a pale yellow oxidised fabric and a pale green glaze on the exterior surfaces. 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 13th and 14th Centuries. Vessel forms present consist mainly of decorated jug types, with an occasional large open bowl type present.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: Local (unsourced) jug typeFiring condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface texture: Smooth, powderySurface treatment: Green glaze on exterior.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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