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Description: | A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman dating.The sherd is 5.03 mm thick and weighs 6.8 grams. It is 11.67mm long and 37.62mm 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 rounded flanged rim, and is commonly associated with storage jars.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: local (unsourced) greywareRim type: rounded flangedRim diameter: 13 cm% of rim remaining: 8 %Thickness: 5.03mmFiring 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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