Record ID: WAW-F796D6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.47mm thick and weighs 12.6g. It is 48.14mm long and 28.86mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric is similar to that known as Derbyshire Ware, a hard gritty micaeous greyware. The typical form of this ware is a jar with deep 'bell-mouthed' rim or rolled rim. Earlier specimens tend to have more lightly moulded rims, but this develops to a deeply dished form by the mid 3rd century. Bowls and dishes are also known in the same ware. Production commences by the mid 2nd century, but 'pre-Derbyshire' proto…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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