Vessel, pottery fragment, body sherd
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
Fragment of light coloured pottery, from a wheel-turned vessel, featuring a dark painted decoration of curved lines and dots, a raised rib on neck, possibly from a figured pot.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian
Measurements
L45mm x W28mm x D10mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery vessel made of fired clay, complete or fragmented
Inclusions (quartz) to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
Inclusions (quartz) to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
History and use
Fragments of pottery, with black painted decoration, from a bowl or plate.
Associated person
Registration number
E40163.1
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