2 Introduction to Archaeology B efore carrying out this assignment you should view the two animations dealing with the examination of pottery. Coiled - Created by rolling long coils of clay then wrapping into a conical shape.
Breaks usually occur along the coil lines, noticed by the parallel breaks.
Faint circular finger impressions are visible on the interior and exterior of the vessel. A line on the base is seen from where the vessel was cut with a wire, removing it from the wheel. Baking temperature is another attribute we try to observe. Note how the higher temperature baked vessels are rock hard, whereas the vessels baked at a lower temperature tend to be softer and chip off more easily. To help identify what the shape of the vessel, first identify the size.