Accession No

1936.313 H


Description

Sherd of orange-brown fabric, decorated on exterior with very fine, small cross-hatching or trellises in low relief divided by horizontal and diagonal lines.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China; Hong Kong; Lamma Island; Castle Peak


Period

Bronze Age


Source

Goldby, F. (Dr) [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1936.313 H


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Physical description)
Potsherds with impressed designs, most from different vessels.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue


Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card in hand of Louis Clarke: 'Some specimens from Lamma Island, mostly from mainland near Castle Peak. Surface finds.'
Event Date 1936
Author: Heather Donoghue


Context (Amendments / updates)
In October 2012, Ray M.K. Ma, Assistant Curator, Antiquities & Monuments Office, Hong Kong examined these sherds and identified them as being from the Bronze Age. The Period field has been updated accordingly, as previously there was no period given.
Event Date 2/10/2012
Author: Heather Donoghue


Description (Physical description)
Sherd of orange-brown fabric, decorated on exterior with very fine, small cross-hatching or trellises in low relief divided by horizontal and diagonal lines.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue


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