Neolithic pottery, Luce Sands

Luce Sands
Late Neolithic pottery known as Impressed Ware because of the decorative pattern pressed into the surface of the pot before firing.   Most Impressed Ware pots were round-bottomed bowls.  They were being made around 3,000BC.
Object no :
SMAH 038
Collection :
Domestic & Farming
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
Luce Sands
Related site :
Luce Sands
2 Fmedia2 F10493592 Fsmah038 neolithic pottery luce sands

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