IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC RESIDUES ON POT SHERDS FROM TIDDINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE

Author(s): J Evans

Analysis of an organic residue on the external surface of a pot sherd shows it to be a mixture of tallow, powdered charcoal and clay. As the fabric of the sherd contained no organic material it was concluded that the pot was most probably used for storage.

Report Number:
63/1987
Series:
AML Reports (New Series)
Pages:
2
Keywords:
Ceramic Plant Remains Pottery

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