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Description: | A body sherd of a Roman large, probable imitation, Samian Ware bowl (similar to Dragondorf Type 38) dating to the 2nd Century AD. The body sherd has a protruding rectangular rim decoration, this decoration has been used to measure the potential diameter of the vessel, which is estimated to be 340 mm. The vessel has been wheel thrown. The fabric is pale orange in colour, with some darker inclusions and with a red/brown slip on the inner and outer surfaces. It is 43.8 mm in length, 54.0 mm wide, the decoration protrusion is 9.2 mm thick, while the sherd is 7.4 mm thick, the maximum thickness is 24.2 mm. The sherd weighs 37.2 g.Sherd specific details:Fabric type: possible New Forest Slipped WareSherd type: Body sherdEstimated rim diameter: 340 mm% of estimated rim present: 6%Sherd thickness: 7.4 mmFiring condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interiorHardness: HardSurface texture: SmoothSurface treatment: Covered in brown/red slip.Condition of sherds: Heavily abraded.for a similar example see HAMP-1DEFB1.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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