Howland Type 43D (dated last quarter 3rd-first half 2nd cs.) = Scheibler Typ M-SSL (dated 210-240); cf. AgoraXXIX, p. 507 (S. Rotroff suggested redating 43D: 210-150)
Description
Moldmade. Circular, concave, plain discus with central(?) filling hole has narrow, crisp framing ridge. Plain, steeply curving upper shoulder to a slight ridge at mid-body, below which the wall curves inward: somewhat biconvex profile around irregular juncture of upper and lower molds. Glazed on interior and exterior.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 10YR 8/3, very pale brown. Slip: 10YR 6/3, pale brown. Hard, very fine fabric with very rare, very small, angular white and rare, very small, rounded to subrounded black inclusions. Athenian? Thin, even, matte slip, somewhat faded and mottled.
Preservation comment
One small fragment preserves less than one-quarter of discus and rim. Moderate, extensive abrasion; slight, somewhat extensive pitting and scoring.
