Egypt/Western desert

Byzantine, Early Islamic

Windblown sand, underneath mud floor Ba/ Ga

Jar

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Medium-fine fabric, with regular fracture. It contains white (lime), black and red particles of various sizes and shapes; also medium-sized quartz, small mica and straw. Zoned break. Core: 2.5Y 6 / 1 (gray), margins: 5YR 6 / 3 (light reddish brown).

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Household/Utility

Gouged. Outer surface: 5YR 7 / 3 (pink) – 6 / 3 (light reddish brown), inner surface: 5YR 5 / 3 (reddish brown).

Wheel made

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