190 Pitcher (common ware)

Origin

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

Material

Ceramic. Compact fabric with homogeneous firing. Abundant non-plastic inclusions composed of fine quartz, mica, feldspar and crushed ceramic. Poorly smoothed surface. Rough texture, of orange colour (M57).

Description

Pitcher with S-shaped profile and symmetrical oval body. Tall neck of cylindrical profile with slight constriction. Everted rim, with thick, rounded lip. Strap handle with asymmetrical plano-convex section of vertical development, slightly open and raised in relation to the rim level. Foot in relief, of vertical development, with slightly excised edge of rounded profile, and concave base. Decoration composed of two parallel incised lines dividing the body and neck.

Classification and chronology

Type Moreira 2010, Group IX, Form 1 - Second half od 3rd century/4th century

Dimensions

Maximum height: 239 mm; Maximum rim diameter: 79 mm; Base diameter: 74 mm; Maximum body diameter: 165 mm; Capacity: 2 379,50 cm³ / 2,37 L.

Deposit

MMAP [ROV. 937]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 147; 2010, 258, est. XXII, n.º 31.