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Bowl (Non-Vitreous Red-Slipped Ware)

Origin

Necropolis of Rorigo Velho, S. Martinho de Bougado, Trofa.

Material

Ceramic. Red compact fabric with homogeneous firing. Scarce non-plastic inclusions, composed of fine mica and quartz. Smoothed surface, with strong polishing and a thick, well-adhered red slip on both interior and exterior (S17). Decoration composed of two incised lines defining the horizontal flange.

Description

Dish with straight walls of oblique development. introverted rim, marked by an external carination of angular profile, faceted on the exterior. Introverted lip of oblique projection and rounded profile. Flat base, with full resting surface and regular thickness.

Classification and chronology

Type Moreira 2010, Group XIII, Form 1 (imitation of Hayes 73 TSA Type - 4th/5th century

Dimensions

Maximum height: 45 mm; Maximum base diameter: 65 mm; Maximum rim diameter: 142 mm; Average thickness: 7 mm; Capacity: 440,38 cm³ / 0,44 L.

Deposit

MMAP [Coleção Manuel Sousa]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2010, 255, est. XXII, n.º 19.