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.

Basic Information

Context:

B209

Class:

African Sigillata 2.2

Form/Variant:

African Sigillata 2.2 Form 5

Form/Variant Name:

Not attested

Form Functional Type:

flanged bowl/mortarium

Form Function - Assumed:

food serving/consumption

Morphology

Standard Vessel Part Designation:

rim

Profile Drawing:

Dimensions

Height (maximum preserved):

1.1

Ceramic Body

Fabric Name:

African Sigillata 2.2 Fabric

Body Color:

Light red/red

Body Color - Code:

2.5YR 5.5/8

Photomicrograph Fracture Surface:

Surfacing and Decoration

Surfacing Type:

gloss slip coat

Surfacing Location:

all preserved surfaces

Slip Glossiness:

Highly glossy on upper surface of flange, glossy on lower surface of flange.

Surfacing - Color:

Light red/red

Surfacing - Color Code:

2.5YR 5.5/8

Micromorphology

Micromorphology - Exterior:

Medium facts on upper surface of flange. Striations on lower surface of flange.

Use Alteration

Use Alteration Type:

Chipping

Use Alteration Description:

Exterior: Frequent large chips on tip of flange.

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