Figure 7.

Summary figure of organic substances identified in pottery vessels of specific forms. (a) Mazara 10th-11th century ceramics, (b) Mazara 13th-14th century ceramics, (c) CLESP 10th-11th century ceramics and (d) CLESP 12th-13th century ceramics. Identification criteria of different commodities (RD, ruminant adipose, non-ruminant, unidentified (UI) plant, plant oils, plant wax, beeswax, resin (pine/birch-bark), fruit products and grape products) are outlined in the text. Specific taxonomy of plant waxes is indicated: Brassica (1), leek (2) and presumed fennel (3).