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Description: | A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD).The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of local (unsourced) greyware, consistent with 2nd to 4th Century AD dating. The rim type is that of a rounded everted type, probably consistent with a storage bowl or jar. Not enough of the rim is present to allow an accurate determination of original rim diameter.The sherd is 5.2 mm thick and weighs 12.0 g. It has a length of 24.5 mm and is 37.6 mm wide.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: local (unsourced) greywareSherd type: rimsherdRim type: rounded evertedWall thickness: 5.2 mmFiring condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interiorHardness: hardSurface texture: SmoothSurface treatment: noneCondition of sherds: slightly abraded.Sherd was photographed.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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