PEPP 7004

Identification: 
African Sigillata 2,2 Form 5 mortarium or flanged bowl.
Description: 

Fragment preserving rim and outer portion of flange. 

Light red/red (2YR 5.5/8) body, with light red (2YR 5.8/8) slip on all preserved surfaces, highly glossy on upper surface of flange, glossy on lower surface. 

Micromorphology: Exterior: striations on lower surface rim flange; medium facets on upper surface rim flange. 

Use alteration: Exterior: Frequent large chips on tip flange.

D. r. na.; pr. ht. 1.1.