sherd
/ (ʃɜːd) /
a variant of shard
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The native ware is easily recognizable by its smoothness and hardness; when struck with a stick a sherd emits a musical clink.
How to Observe in Archaeology | VariousIn sites dating from before about 1670, no North Devon wares are found, excepting the early sgraffito sherd mentioned above.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century | C. Malcolm WatkinsThis sherd is unique among all those found at Jamestown, but it is essentially characteristic of North Devon work.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century | C. Malcolm WatkinsBody sherd from dome-top oven similar to those at Jamestown and Flushing.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century | C. Malcolm WatkinsNot having recognized the earthen oven sherd, he assumed that bread was baked on the stone hearth.
North Devon Pottery and Its Export to America in the 17th Century | C. Malcolm Watkins
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