A Microscopic Examination of Fresh Breaks of Selected Roman-Period Potsherds from Naṣr ed-Din, near Tiberias

The microscopic examination of the fresh breaks of selected Roman-period pottery vessels from the excavation at Naṣr ed-Din aimed at identifying their possible provenance. The examination revealed seven fabric groups, each of which was correlated with pottery production sites in Galilee. Furthermore...

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Published inעתיקות Vol. 115; pp. 343 - 350
Main Author Shapiro, Anastasia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Israel Antiquities Authority 01.01.2024
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Summary:The microscopic examination of the fresh breaks of selected Roman-period pottery vessels from the excavation at Naṣr ed-Din aimed at identifying their possible provenance. The examination revealed seven fabric groups, each of which was correlated with pottery production sites in Galilee. Furthermore, the examined vessels demonstrate a noticeable relationship between form and fabric.
ISSN:0792-8424