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Jug (common ware)

Origin

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

Material

Ceramic. Compact fabric with homogeneous firing. Reddish colour. Non-plastic inclusions composed of fine quartz and mica. Smoothed surface, slightly rough, with traces of a thin beige wash (M69).

Description

Small jug with an asymmetrical S-shaped profile. Oval body with neck of cylindrical outline and gentle constriction. Short, open rim with rounded, slightly pointed lip. Strap handle of plano-convex section with asymmetrical internal rib. Short foot with oblique development and incised edge of rounded profile. Concave base with lateral resting surface. Decorated with two parallel incised lines at the base of the neck above the handle attachment.

Classification and chronology

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

Dimensions

Maximum height: 141 mm; Base diameter: 62 mm; Maximum body diameter: 115 mm; Maximum rim diameter: 69 mm; Capacity: 679,99 cm³ / 0,67 L.

Deposit

MMAP [ROV. 939]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 145; 2010, 258-259, est. XXII, n.º 35.