Summary

This bowl been reconstructed from 14 fragments which were excavated at one of the digs on the Commonwealth Block between 1988 and 2003. This is a mocha ware bowl which was popular in the mid to late 19th century. The design was more common than its presence on the Little Lon site suggests.

Uncovering past food practices.
Of all the archaeological material uncovered in the Little Lon excavations, the remnants of eating and drinking are the most numerous. Broken plates, bowls, cups and cutlery were thrown into rubbish piles with smashed jars that once held jam and pickles, and jugs that held water or cordial. Shells from oysters, abalone and coconuts were tossed in with bones from mutton, beef, rabbit and pork. Pips and seeds from fruit and vegetables were also added to the piles. These objects offer clues to the food consumed by residents of Little Lon, and are important in the rediscovery of a people, place and time long vanished.

Physical Description

This is a bowl which has been reconstructed form 23 fragments. It has high, straight sides and a smaller base. It has a mustard colour glaze with a blue on white underglaze abstract transfer printed design.

Physical Description

23 fragments of ceramic bowl. Mustard colour glaze with white band near rim Blue on white underglaze abstract transfer printed design on white base. A piece of mocha ware. Has been reconstituted. Yellowware? Mocha ware was popular mid-late 19th century. It was more common than its presence on the Little Lon site suggests.

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