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Jug (common ware)

Origin

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

Material

Ceramic. Compact fabric with homogeneous firing. Non-plastic inclusions of small calibre composed of mica and quartz. Poorly polished, rough surface, of orange colour (N55).

Description

Jug with an S-shaped profile and oval body. Fragmented at the level of the neck springing, with no preserved elements relating to the rim or handle attachment. Handle springing preserved, of strap type with extroverted plano-convex section of oblique development. Discoidal foot of vertical development with concave base providing lateral resting surface. Decoration composed of three parallel painted ochre lines, at the level of the body, below the handle attachment. Additionally, two further painted motifs are present at the transition to the neck, consisting of two serpentine lines on each side and, in the centre, a herringbone motif (P55).

Classification and chronology

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

Dimensions

Maximum height: 125 mm; Base diameter: 48 mm; Maximum body diameter: 99 mm.

Deposit

MMAP [ROR. 1111]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 145; 2010, 259, est. XXII, n.º 39.