Reisner, George Andrew: Excavations at Kerma (Dongola-Provinz) (Band 2): Parts IV - V (Cambridge, Mass., 1923)

POTTERY

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Fig. 279, Nos. 81-84
Type R. P.
Distribution of examples
81.
XX1-4
fK IV B:48f.
K XIV, south: 1.
K XIX:xxiv.
Total — 3.
82.
XXI-5
fK 452:xf.
K 1089 :x.
Total —2.
83.
XXI-6
fK 333: If (larger than type).
fK 417; If.
Total — 2.
84.
XXII-1
fK 1622: xf.

The globular pots, R. P. XXI and XXII, are grouped together as being in all probability
functionally similar. The wide mouth gives easy access to the hand, while the form permits
easy tipping without danger of the pot upsetting of itself. A vessel similar to R. P. XXI-2


Fig, 279

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