Sherd Sherd

Sherd - Definition and Overview

In archaeology, a sherd is a fragment of pottery or other ceramic. A sherd may be either historic or prehistoric in nature. Occasionally, the same item may be referred to as a potsherd or shard, although the latter term is generally reserved for glass.

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