trial_description_8:
One corner remains. On fascia a band of maeander between incised lines punctuated by saltire squares. Soffit covered with red paint for a width of 0.064m. Fragment of iron pin remains by which the tile was secured.
Coarse yellow clay, surfaced with firm greenish yellow.
Cf. A 1015 (B 2088)
ADDENDA The following measurements are added on the catalogue card in pencil, sometimes difficult to read:
H. (at corner) 0.063, (at side incl. flange) 0.078, (of flange alone, above top surface of till) 0.015; W. (of flange on its top surface) 0.035, (art band of eaves) ca. 0.042.
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context:
Cut to south of Metroon, Layer X, in context of late 6th to early 5th century, another basket has sherds as late as 3rd quarter of 5th century.