KP1990-036 (Roman Cooking-Ware Lid) [permalink] [show fewer links]
Logical part of
Kenchreai Cemetery Project Inventoried Objects
Conservation
2023 (July): several sherds referred with synthetic resin (UHU).
Description
Lid. Slightly everted lip with rounded edge. Domed profile. Heavy, round knob; domed profile.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Soft, fine, fractious fabric consistently fired to reddish brown; hackly to powdery break. Very frequent, tiny glistening bits in breaks and likely flattened on extant surface; occasional medium calcareous chunks (one elongated); frequent darker bits. Surface was likely lightly slipped and fired just slightly darker than fabric but it is mostly absent. Underside of lid displays spiral, broad turning marks.
Preservation comment
Three joining sherds and one non-joining preserve > 75% of lid, with complete profile from knob to edge. (One other rim and one other body in same bag are from different vessel). Surfaces of the joining sherds are severely eroded and flaking; top of knob missing substantial chip. Worn breaks.
Handle width
0.037
Preserved height
0.062
Estimated rim diameter
0.18
Estimated rim diameter
0.195
Rim Percent Preserved
30
Wall thickness
0.053
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Fabric Munsell reading
5YR 7/6
Drawing
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