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Imported pottery 400 to 1000 The distribution of E ware vessels shows concentrations at a few undoubtedly early sixth century Mediterranean wares, which are centres of importation, with probable redistribution from these found in the south-west of Britain, are present in Scotland. This centres to surrounding sites. The variety of forms of E ware, and perhaps indicates that importation did not begin until the later sixth of other continental imports (including glassware) found on these century in Scotland. The small amounts of E ware on the major major sites confirms the special status of such sites. It seems likely Pictish sites perhaps reflect political contacts with Dalriada. that these major secular sites controlled the exchange of goods, and that surpluses were available for exchange. None of the • E ware (seventh century, western France) o E ware, rejected or dubious African red slipware (sixth century, Carthage) .... * B ware amphorae (fifth and sixth century, eastern mediterranean) o D type ware (sixth? century, western France) 'Post E' ware (eighth to tenth? century, northern and western France) Unclassified . No of vessels: _20+.10+.5+.

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