Vessel, pottery fragment, body sherd
Country
Turkey
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Object detail
Description
Pottery fragment from the body of a vessel with marked decoration of curved incised lines probably made by potters fingers.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY
Measurements
L76mm x W72mm x D19mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery vessel made of fired clay, complete or fragmented
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
History and use
This pottery fragment is from the rim and body of a vessel. A small portion of the rounded lip of the rim is visible, representing the uppermost part of the vessel. The remainder of the sherd represents the body of hte vessel the curvature of which suggests it once belonged to a relatively straight sided bowl. The outside was decorated with well executed circular design.
Registration number
E40931
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