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Early Bronze Age pottery collared urn
Small collared urn of tripartite form, quite firabel fabric containing moderate angular crushed rock inclusions. THe rim is flattened and decorated with oblique whipped cord impressions. The deep internal bevel has three horizontal rows of vertical whipped cord impressions. Externally the vessel is decorated from the rim to just below the shoulder with rows of oblique whipped cord impression forming a herringbone design.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
42.176/1
Find Information
Site Name: Gilfach Goch, Llanychaer
Notes: Found, apparently together, with a cremated burial about 110m. WNW of above.
Acquisition
Donation, 7/7/1942
Measurements
height / mm:(as restored) 230
diameter / mm:(mouth) 170
Material
pottery
crushed rock tempered
Techniques
hand made
impressed decoration
Ceramic Surface Finish
Location
In store
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