The ware represents a consistent production tradition in terms of the treatment of the clay, surface treatments, finishing, and general workmanship of the vessels. Occurrences of this ware have so far been limited to table vessels. Currently, the definition of the ware is based entirely on observations of pottery from Tell Timai, which may be a producer of the ware.
The fabric of the ware appears to be Nile silt that has been very well levigated and cleaned of larger inclusions. Few small sub-angular bits of what is likely lime are visible in sections and they occasionally rupture surfaces. Some tiny gold mica is present. The compact matrix of the fabric contributes to clean, smooth breaks, which are sometimes conchoidal with sharp edges resulting from a hard firing. A high firing temperature with a period of reducing conditions in the kiln likely con...
Tell Timai (Egypt/Delta/Lower Egypt)