Spatheion 1C=Bonifay2005 Type 31 (early-mid-5th century)
Comparanda
cf. Arthur1992, pp. 205, 206, no. 816, fig. 7:2 (Otranto)
Description
Cylindrical neck flares slightly upward. Thick, everted rim has sloping outer face that is sharply undercut; triangular in section.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Tunisian: hard, reddish orange (2.5YR 6/6) fabric has uncommon, small, subrounded, calcerous and quartz inclusions; thin, off-white skin from use of saltwater in production.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves 14% of rim and small part of upper neck. Slight to moderate, extensive abrasion and moderate chipping and gouging; worn breaks.
