Refined Earthenware Rim Sherd

One refined earthenware rim sherd from a flatware vessel such as a plate or saucer with a marley diameter of 3/4 inches and a rim diameter of approximately 6 1/2 inches. Likely pearlware or creamware. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from fire or a privy.

• Object number

  256.39

• Date made

  ca. 1762 - ca. 1830

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 6.5 inches

• Animals/objects

  Plate

  Saucer

  Flatware

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Tableware

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Privy Deposit: Level 1 West Side (624.256)

• Forms

  Rim

• Ware types

  Pearlware

  Creamware

• Techniques

  Press Molded

  Burned