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Code
Ar/Ab.AB4.46.C.05
Coded on
2015-07-28
Recorder
Alan Greene
Period
Late Bronze I - Iron 1b
Remarks

Fragment from a small LM jar, it is r/s here, and the most inferior portion of the sherd appears to host clipped portions of a circumferential nail shaped decorative register. The lip appears to feature a significant circumferential abrasion pattern, suggesting lidding. Three potential nail shaped ornament portions are visible, but not enough to describe in detail or measure. Circumferential rotational striations are somewhat visible on both surfaces. However, limited white dendritic corrosion on the external surface and more significant amounts on the internal surface make this difficult to confirm. Surface descriptions will remain provisional here until acidic cleaning is completed. Core colors are highly mottled, suggesting inconsistent firing or use as cooking vessel. In addition to the medium sand, significant frequencies of coarse and very coarse sand inclusions are visible in the fabric. Breaks are rough.

Status
Photo Scan
Variant
Restricted / Закрытый Сосуд
Mode
Small Indeterminate / Сосуд
Possible Function
Indeterminate
Preservation
Incomplete
Extant Parts
Rim, Neck, Shoulder
Hardness
Apatite
Inclusions
Medium Sand
Manufacture
Indeterminate / неопределенный
Sorting
Poorly Sorted
Surface Treatment (Exterior)
Slipped & Smoothed / Обмаз. Выглаженная
Surface Treatment (Interior)
Slipped & Smoothed / Обмаз. Выглаженная
Neck
Axis
Conical / Коническая
Profile
Concave / Вогнутый
Rim
Applied?
No
Rolled?
No
Axis
Flared Out (Protruding) / Отогнутая
Plan
Circular / Круглый
Shape
Rectangular - Indented / Прямоуг. с борозд.
Diameter
140.0mm
Diameter %
6.25%
Thickness
14.47mm
Shoulder
Axis
Cone / Коническая
Profile
Concave / Вогнутый
Measurements
Length (max)
37.15mm
Width (max)
30.04mm
Thickness
7.48mm
Height from neck/shoulder break to rim
15.25mm
Colors

From Interior to Exterior

Interior Color
Dark Reddish Gray 2.5YR 4/1
Exterior Color
Weak Red 2.5YR 5/2
Core Bands
Yellowish Red 5YR 4/6
Very Dark Gray 5YR 3/1
Yellowish Red 5YR 4/6
Dominant Core Band
3
Decoration
Elements from Top to Bottom
Nail Shaped / Гвоздь
Technologies from Top to Bottom
Linear Tool / Линейный