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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameFood vessel
pot
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Object NumberABDUA:19741
Other NumberA234
Other Number Typeold number
PeriodEBA
Brief DescriptionFood vessel with a slightly S-shaped profile. The cord-impressed decoration is large and rough compared to a beaker. It comprises bands of herringbone and lines and covers the whole exterior of the food vessel. The vessel is also bevelled and decorate
DimensionsH: 130 mm Dia(rim): 150 mm
MaterialsFired clay, pottery
Completenessincomplete
Completeness Noteslightly chipped (rim)
Techniquehandbuilt
Object Production Date2400 BC-1800 BC
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeenshire
Publication NoteLEMUR Database
Reid, R W, 1912, Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropology Museum, University of Aberdeen, p16 Reid, R W, 1924, Illustrated Catalogue of Specimens from Prehistoric Interments in the North-East of Scotland, University of Aberdeen, Specimen No 31.
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