Large plate. Blocky rim has slightly convex, offset upper face that forms pointed lip, convex outer face, and flat lower face with sharp offset; rim slightly higher than usual. Straight wall with convex floor; distinct chamfer on wall above and outside foot is slightly angular. Plain, slightly splayed foot thickens upward toward wall; two fine grooves on exterior. Slip across interior and over rim to outside.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Red fabric with gray core at thickest part of rim and base. Slightly coarse, hard; granular break. Frequent, small, calcareous inclusions. Thick, glossy, somewhat smoothed slip on interior; thinner with brush marks on exterior.
Preservation comment
22 joining sherds preserving profile over 75% of vessel, including entire foot and profile and most of rim. Clean breaks but fracturing before discovery; few specks of encrustation. Black stains from secondary burning on many sherds.
