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 consisting of everted rim bowls and large, heavy thickened rim saucers. Currently, the definition of the ware is based entirely on observations of pottery from Tell Timai.
Ptolemaic Silty Grey Tableware is a reduction-fired ware made of a relatively coarse and sandy Nile silt that is loosely packed in its matrix. Some very small bits of rounded lime are present and more rarely medium size bits are observed that can rupture the surface. Silver mica easily observable in sections. The ware is likely fired at a low temperature, producing a moderately soft body with commonly denuded surfaces and abraded breaks. The reduction atmosphere during firing results in a gen...