Type Name: | GREYWARE |
Type Index: | UNGLAZED COARSE EARTHENWARE |
Production Origin: | IBERIA |
Date Range: | 1750-1850 |
Defining Attributes: |
Compact, hard, fine-textured dark grey coarse earthenware paste Well-smoothed but unglazed dark grey surface, often with a darker grey wash Handles and vessel shoulders sometimes have pinched or molded decorative elements. |
Vessel Forms: |
BOTIJA HIDROCERAMO |
Comments: | This ware is also referred to as "Hidrocéramo", which describes both it’s form and function as a water bottle. |
Published Definitions: | Cruxent and Váz 1980; Deagan 1987 |