189

Pitcher (common ware)

Origin

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

Material

Ceramic. Compact fabric with homogeneous firing. Non-plastic inclusions composed of fine mica, quartz and feldspar. Smoothed surface, with strong polishing and careful workmanship, of cream colour (M35).

Description

Pitcher with S-shaped profile and oval body. Moderately constricted neck, with everted rim of oblique development, terminating in a rounded lip. Foot of vertical development with concave base and uneven thickness. Decoration at the base of the neck consists of three parallel incised lines. The body is decorated with six horizontal ochre-painted lines forming two bands. The interior of the central band is filled in white, upon which a V-shaped motif in ochre is applied.

Classification and chronology

Type Moreira 2010, Group IX, Form 2 - Second half of 3rd century/4th century

Dimensions

Maximum height: 230 mm; Maximum rim diameter: 82 mm; Maximum base diameter: 76 mm; Maximum body diameter: 162 mm; Capacidade: 2 276,93 cm³ / 2,27 L.

Deposit

MMAP [ROV. 1112]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 144; 2010, 260, est. XXII, n.º 42.