This sherd likely belongs to a medium-sized LB storage vessel--a type with no neck and an orifice much smaller than its maximum body width. The rolled rim and dense shoulder decorations are particularly distinctive. There is no visible burnishing on any portion of the sherd. A good deal of micaceous flecking is visible on both surfaces. The chord decoration is executed in a less skillful manner than I have seen in other samples. The interior surface exhibits possible textile impression lines (horizontal) which extend up towards the rim, but stop suddenly (and with a tiny ridge) as the rim begins to turn outwards. 25% of the interior and 15% of the interior surfaces are covered with light brown corrosion. The dark gray core band is positioned as an exterior slip layer. The sherd fractures are rough. The clay in the sherd wall looks to be obliquely layered, a possible slab or coil technique. SAXS analysis conducted an ANL on 3/16/06. Radiographic analsyis conducted in 09/07. Designated MAE 124.
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