Research methodology

How records are sourced, checked and classified, and the terms used across the collection.

Term	Category	Definition	Records
Profile	Making	The outline of a vessel seen from the side, from foot to rim. Profiles are the basis of the drawings and planned rib templates.	–
Throwing rib	Making	A flat tool held against the clay on the wheel to shape and smooth the profile.	–

Form terms follow common museum usage; each record keeps its holding institution’s label.