Accession No

1936.317 D


Description

Two sherds from separate vessels: one thick sherd of grey fabric with traces of orange-cream ground on interior; one red-grey sherd with traces of cream ground on exterior.


Place

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


Period

Neolithic Bronze Age


Source

Goldby, F. (Dr) [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1936.317 D


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card in hand of Louis Clarke [for 1936.313 A-H, referenced for 1936.317 A-E]: 'Some specimens from Lamma Island, mostly from mainland near Castle Peak. Surface finds.'
Event Date 1936
Author: Heather Donoghue


Description (Physical description)
Potsherds of various types. One is glazed - celadon.
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 coming from several periods. The Description and Period fields have been updated accordingly, as previously there was no period given.
Event Date 2/10/2012
Author: Heather Donoghue


Description (Physical description)
Sherds from several periods, including Neolithic, Bronze Age and the glazed sherd is Historic.
Event Date 2/10/2012
Author: Heather Donoghue


Description (Physical description)
Two sherds from separate vessels: one thick sherd of grey fabric with traces of orange-cream ground on interior; one red-grey sherd with traces of cream ground on exterior.
Event Date 3/11/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue


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