PEPP 6997

Identification:

African Sigillata 1 Form 17 closed form meant to take lid (probably Atlante 1 XXII.5 jar or similar).

Description:

Fragment preserving portion of rim.

Fabric Variant 1. Light red/red (10R 5.5/8) body with light red/red (10R 5.5/8) slip on all preserved surfaces.

D. r. na; pr. ht. 1.0.

Basic Information

Context:

A033

Class:

African Sigillata 1

Form/Variant:

African Sigillata 1 Form 17

Form/Variant Name:

Perhaps Atlante 1 XXII.5.

Form Functional Type:

unidentified tableware closed form type

Form Function - Assumed:

food serving

Morphology

Standard Vessel Part Designation:

rim

Profile Drawing:

Dimensions

Height (maximum preserved):

1.0

Ceramic Body

Fabric Name:

African Sigillata 1 Fabric Variant 1

Body Color:

Light red/red.

Body Color - Code:

10R 5.5/8.

Photomicrograph Fracture Surface:

Surfacing and Decoration

Surfacing Type:

gloss slip coat

Surfacing Location:

all preserved surfaces

Slip Glossiness:

Not recorded.

Surfacing - Color:

Light red/red.

Surfacing - Color Code:

10R 5.5/8.

Use Alteration

Use Alteration Description:

None evident.

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