A large rim-body portion of a "neck-less" LB karas. This sherd consists of 9 sub-fragments and 2 areas of gypsum and is almost certainly from the same vessel as Ar/Ab.AB4.02.C.08 (probably Ar/Ab.AB4.02.C.10 and 11 as well). However, two of the s/b sherds are not joined to the main portion of 7 sherds due to the enormous amount of gypsum that would be needed to support the reconstruction. These two sherds are joined to each other. While the rim is rolled it is also formed into two surfaces, not left rounded. The lateral rim surface is also circumferentially indented, giving it a concave appearance and the impression of an "upwards" axis from the exterior. It is difficult to get an exact rim diameter measurement because of the lateral portion of the rim is completely missing on the right side of the piece. The decorative schema consists of two circumferential cord decorations spaced 9.2cm apart from each other on the vessel shoulder. The average interval between the cord ornaments is approximately 2cm. The different sub-fragments have undergone different weathering and burning, so the surface colors are not very consistent. The exterior is highly mottled with Gray GY1 5/N. Inferior from the 2 bands of cord ornaments, the shoulder and body portions of the vessel feature high amounts of "wiping" or textile impressions. These marks alternate between clear circumferential lines and areas of skew impressions. Superior to the cord bands the shoulder is smooth, save some minor rotational striations. Several slightly reflective areas in this area of the upper shoulder may suggest some remaining polish, but it may be abrasion-generated and largely unintentional. The interior surface rotational striations are largely obliterated. In addition to the coarse sand particles mentioned above, medium sand, very coarse sand, and grit are also visible in the fabric in moderate amounts. Moderate amounts of pyrite are also visible in both surfaces and pyrite popping is also present in limited amounts. Negligible amounts of white corrosion are visible on all surfaces. Breaks are hackly.
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