This petro-fabric has been identified in the Late Bronze Age pithoi of Alassa (SW Cyprus). It is characterized by a fine matrix and the predominant nonplastic component is the red subangular to subrounded inclusions of sedimentary origin (mudstones). The size and distribution of the mudstones in the base clay indicate that they were added as temper in the clay mix. Other nonplastic inclusions: micritic limestone, metamorphic rock fragments, calcite, sandstone, biotite mica laths. Rare to very rare fragments of pyroxene and serpentinite; very rare microfossils.
This petro-fabric has been identified in the Late Bronze Age pithoi of Alassa (SW Cyprus). It is characterized by a fine matrix and the predominant nonplastic component is the red subangular to subrounded inclusions of sedimentary origin (mudstones). The size and distribution of the mudstones in the base clay indicate that they were added as temper in the clay mix. Other nonplastic inclusions: micritic limestone, metamorphic rock fragments, calcite, sandstone, biotite mica laths. Rare to very rare fragments of pyroxene and serpentinite; very rare microfossils.
This research forms part of a larger project undertaken by Dr Priscilla
Keswani on the LBA pithoi in s-sw Cyprus. Funding for the project is
provided by the Institute of Aegean Prehistory (INSTAP).
