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Description: | A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman dating.The sherd is 5.05mm thick and weighs 11.3 grams. It is 30.45mm long and 40.58mm wide.The sherd consists of a rimsherd with a reduced grey fabric. This fabric type is consistent with various locally produced reduced coarsewares, known as greywares. They were typically produced throughout the Roman period, and consisted of utilitarian forms such as cooking pots, storage jars and bowls. The rim type consists of a flat flanged rounded rim, and is commonly associated with small storage jars.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: local (unsourced) greywareRim type: Flat flanged roundedRim diameter: 9 cm% of rim remaining: 9%Thickness: 5.05mmFiring condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised interior.Hardness: HardSurface texture: Smooth.Condition of sherds: Abraded.Sherd has 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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