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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

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