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Roman glass jar
Rim, body and base fragments of a ribbed globular jar, some of the pieces being slightly affected by heat. The rim edge is rolled in, then bent out and down to form the vertical tubular collar rim. The upper body of the jar is missing. The lower body tapers in to an open base-ring. The base is missing. There are vertical ribs on the body.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.11H/12.10
Find Information
Site Name: Usk, Monmouthshire
Grid Reference: SO 3775 0049
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1973
Notes: Culvert by via principalis of Fortress
Acquisition
donation, 2/3/1982
Measurements
height / mm:102 (fragment)
diameter / mm:96.8 (rim - derived)
thickness / mm:1.0-3.5 (wall)
Material
Glass
Location
Caerleon: Case 05 Usk Glass
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