Inv. no. Fiz 227 Ceramic Vaulting Tube – Tubus fittilus

Ceramic tube – Tubus fittilus, cylindrical in shape, with a hollow, tapered conical spigot.
 

The surface is rough and sandy, but lacks ribs or thickened areas. At the transition to the hollow pin, there is a slight thickening on the inner side. The colour is grey-ochre. The fabric is brittle and porous, with a few light-coloured inclusions. The hollow pin is broken at a distance of 1.1 to 2.4 cm.
 

Preserved height: 12,3 cm

Diameter: 5,1 cm

Thickness: 0,7 cm

Weight: 139 g

Dated to: 4th century

 

Site: Fizine, preventive archaeological excavations conducted by the Underwater Archaeological Consortium under the direction of the Institute of Underwater Archaeology (ZaPA), carried out in 2018 in connection with the reconstruction and construction of the pier (29 November 2018). Head of the excavation: Matej Draksler.

Square D4

SU 1002

Depth: 81 cm