Pot, T. and de Groot, H. (1989). An Analysis of Rim Fragments of 14th Century Globular Pots Excavated in Utrecht. Medieval Ceramics Volume 13: Journal of the Medieval Pottery Research Group. Vol 13, London: Medieval Pottery Research Group. pp. 31-42. https://doi.org/10.5284/1105960. Cite this via datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	An Analysis of Rim Fragments of 14th Century Globular Pots Excavated in Utrecht
Issue The name of the volume or issue Issue:	Medieval Ceramics Volume 13: Journal of the Medieval Pottery Research Group
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Volume Volume number and part Volume:	13
Page Start/End The start and end page numbers. Page Start/End:	31 - 42
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	During an archaeological excavation in Utrecht, a sealed complex of 14th-century pottery was found which contained a large number of sherds, most of which derive from globular pots. Since relatively little is known about the quantitative and qualitative aspects of this pottery, it was decided to carry out an analytical investigation of the rim fragments in particular. In view of the rather casual approach to rim sherds in pottery studies, it seemed worthwhile to adopt a more discriminating method of research which would provide as much reliable data as possible. By conducting a pilot study in order to standardise the investigation, a research protocol was drawn up. Characteristic features (variables) of the pottery were chosen and defined, methods and means of assessing them were established; the influence of the researcher was also considered. By replicating the assessments, and moreover by having two researchers, it was possible not only to obtain reliable data but also to calculate the ‘critical segment size’ and the fragmentation factor’ of rim sherds. These new concepts are considered to be applicable to research on excavated pottery in general. Some other recommendations for pottery research in general are also presented. During the analysis, the presence and absence of several inter-variable relationships was established, the former enabling a detailed quantification of the globular pots. A comparative study of the pottery from two other waster pits showed some obvious similarities between the three populations, but also some remarkable differences, the possible causes of which are discussed.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	TJ Pot HL de Groot
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Medieval Pottery Research Group
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	1989
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Subjects / Periods:	Ceramic Medieval Pottery Globular Pots Utrecht
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