What I'm trying to do is match up archaeological specimens to the database.
The fragments I'm focused on are bits only of repeated diaper or segments of rim pieces with no diagnostic elements such as cartouches or obvious pictorials.
I picked out examples from Williams/Weber because they are similar to the types of border sherds I have. They are not the same as my bits obviously; because I've been unable to identify mine.
There is no way of my matching up the central images that would connect with these rim sherds, as in most cases I have only a foot for one figure or itty bitty architectural element, or worse a bunch of leaves or clouds or unidentifiable somethingorother. And of course different vessels/patterns are jumbled together in one provenience.
I know you've seen plenty of archaeological requests. Earlier this year I posted one here for what were huge pieces from this site and got one pattern identified by Lem.
So I was hoping that I was just not working the borders section correctly and you at TCC could lead me to another way of doing it.
All that said, I am not complaining. By matching up my bits of "big" or "distinctive" fragments with TCC parameters, I've managed to get 22 patterns identified. That is 20 more than was previously known!
And what is super cool is a clear tie to the hide and tallow era. I'm rolling in the dirt of San Diego's Presidio with delight! And more than grateful for the amazing TCC database.
Susan
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