Vessel, Miniature pottery jar
Country
England
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Object detail
Description
Small cream pottery vessel. Possibly Roman. Standing on a small base, gently rising to a gently curved parallel sided body, and short neck the same width as the base.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Roman
Production place
Measurements
L90mm x W40mm x D40mm
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 small pottery vessel was dredged from the Thames River. It is similar in form to small Roman glass vessels, however this example is made in pottery form.
Associated person
Registration number
H5925
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