This sherd from a large, indeterminate, unrestricted vessel was found in the AB3 LB pit, but is not diagnostic to the LB. It consists of 5 joined sub-fragments and the vessel transitions immediately from rim to body, suggesting a kind of deep bowl or "vat." I need to discuss the unusual form with Pavel. There is no decorative schema per se, but numerous linear impressions on the exterior of the vessel, running vertically and circumferentially, likely indicate formation techniques and/or use-related aspects of the vessel. More specifically, circumferential striations and impressions dominate the exterior and interior rims, while vertical lines dominate the exterior and interior body. The exterior surface is intensely mottled with Black 7.5 YR 2.5/1, covering approximately 50% of the vessel, but this coloration does not appear to consist of carbon deposits (i.e.: it does not rub off). It may be related to use, or more likely these are firing clouds. This darker coloration crosses over onto the interior rim, along with the circumferential striations. Very coarse sand dominates the fabric, most of it black (basalt or grog?), but larger grit and pebble particles as well as coarse and medium sand are also present in significant amounts. No pyrite visible in the fabric. Negligible amounts of white corrosion are visible throughout. Breaks are rough.
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