sim. Bass1982, pp. 171–172, 174, no. P 28, figs. 8-12, 8-14 (Yassi Ada shipwreck, dated ca. 625-630 CE)
Comparanda
sim. Wilson2011, pp. 285, 291, no. 18, fig. 16 (Kaukana, Sicily, early 7th century)
Description
False ring foot. Ovoid body. Belly corrugated; two irregular combed bands on shoulder. Narrow, cylindrical to flaring neck. Outward-thickened, rounded, undercut lip. Low-spined strap handle in high arc attaches to lower neck and upper body. Brownish red slip splashed on exterior rim.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 7.5YR 6/6, reddish yellow. Slip: 5YR 5/6, yellowish red. Hard, smooth, fine fabric with rare mica, rare small, rounded, white inclusions and uncommon small, subrounded, red inclusions; rare spalling. Thin, dull slip in traces along rim.
Preservation comment
Intact but small hole on underside. Slight, large patches of encrustation.
