ECA-V-038

Site Area
W199N120
Sherd Numbers

ECA55-10-002

Vessel Type
IB1, unrestricted bowl
Rim Form
Vertical
Lip Form
Rounded
Measurements

RD 9; RT 0.73; LT 0.55; VWT 1.03

Temper

143

Firing

Moderately well fired

Surface Treatment
Wiped
Decorative Techniques

None

Comments

This very small unrestricted bowl is unique within the Mussau ceramic assemblage. It shows no traces of residue on the inside, however, there is considerable fire-blackening on the base and a small part of the rim, suggesting that it was placed on or in a fire at some point.

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