Pottery Summary

The majority of the 4226 sherds of pottery from VT15 were found in Locus 5. Impasto was the most common material type, with body fragments found most frequently and a large amount of base and rim fragments. Fine Impasto vessels were also found frequently, often decorated with white or black slip. Three full profile vessels were found, including one of impasto (VdM20175005) and two of fine impasto (VdM20175016 and VdM20175020175021). Late Bucchero was also found within the fill of Locus 5 (VdM20175001). Slipped pottery finds includes two red figure rim fragments (VdM20175009 and VdM20175022), and a slipped base with red slip concentric circles (VdM20175031). An impasto vessel was also found in two fragments that may be a possible lebes fragment (VdM20175019). The pottery of Greek origin and Italian black gloss wares suggest a terminus post quem of the last quarter of the 4^th century BC.

Other notable ceramic finds include a kiln spacer (VdM20175003), loom weights (VdM20175004, VdM20175010, VdM20175028, VdM20175029, VdM20175033), a wide spindle whorl (VdM20175006), and a full profile lamp fragment (VdM20175030). A fragment of terracotta with decoration was also found close to the wall of Locus 4 that may be a fragment of a cinerary urn (VdM20175014). Notable tile finds include a notched flange with a nail hole (VdM20175007), a flange with an attachment and nail hole (VdM20175020), and a tile with a possible chimney opening (VdM20175011). A possible terracotta pipe fragment was also found in multiple fragments (VdM20175027).