Variant of Dressel 30=Provoost 4=Bailey Type R (dated late 3rd-early 5th century, but variant in earlier range?)
Description
Circular outline. Circular, concave, plain discus has central filling hole and raised rim; small unfinished airhole at front rim. Slightly sloping shoulder has two concentric rows of large globules. Rounded nozzle with flat base along rim. Wide, pierced handle with two lateral grooves attaches to rim of discus and just above base. Extensive burning around nozzle and back onto shoulder. Flat, slightly raised, circular base-ring. Details are very blunt.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 2.5YR 6/3, light reddish brown. Slip: 10R 5/4, weak red. Medium coarse, somewhat hard fabric with uncommon, very small, subrounded to subangular, white and rare black inclusions. Thin, mostly even, matte slip, slightly mottled.
Other number or identifier
Αντ. 1
Preservation description
Intact. Moderate, extensive abrasion and slight, extensive scoring on top; streaks of calcareous etching (roots?) on top, large patch of encrustation on bottom, and blackish discoloration around wall from submersion in ashy water(?).
