African Sigillata 1 Handle 1

Identification:

Strap handle from closed vessel.

Description:

Sharply curved handle with small furrow in dorsal surface.

Probably from medium-sized closed form. Best comparandum is Hayes 160/Atlante I XXI.9-10 bottle.

Basic Information

Form Name(s) in Literature:

Not determined

Form Type:

unidentified tableware closed form type

Class:

Provenience - Country:

Tunisia

Provenience - Region:

Northern Tunisia

Provenience - Locale:

No evidence

Fabric(s):

Representation in Assemblage

Specimens:

Number Handles:

Estimated Minimum Number of Vessels - Handles:

Estimated Vessel Equivalents - Handles:

Dimensions

Other Linear Dimensions:

Width handle: 1.8

Surfacing and Decoration

Surfacing Type:

gloss slip coat

Manufacture

Manufacturing Process - Notes:

Handle produced by slicing.

Chronology

Chronology - Discussion:

Produced no earlier than 60 CE and no later than 310 CE.

Function

Form Function - Assumed:

food/drink serving

Nature of Use - Use Alteration Evidence:

None noted.

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