trial_description_8:
Single fragment, broken at ends, preserves parts of two sides.
Roughly smoothed exterior is convex over the fragment's length. Interior impression suggests a flat band curving over its length. Burning on much of interior surface. Thickness of mold tapers slightly from one edge to other.
Micaceous orange fabric with a number of coarse inclusions.
In lot: 45 additional similar but non-descript fragments of terracotta metal molds.
_card:
SECTION ΒΔ 1509
Roman House E, Room 3, layer 2a (casting pit). Lot ΒΔ 334. Nb. pp. 1735, 1745.
19 July 1971
P.L. 0.07 W. 0.055
Mold Fragment
Single fragment, broken at ends, preserves parts of two sides.
Roughly smoothed exterior is convex over the fragment΄s length. Interior impression suggests a flat band curving over its length. Burning on much of interior surface. Thickness of mold tapers slightly from one edge to other.
Micaceous orange fabric with a number of coarse inclusions.
In lot: 45 additional similar but non-descript fragments of terracotta metal molds.