Roman — Roman; 70-85
Bowl
Fragment of a decorated samian bowl, form Dragendorff 37, with ovolo decoration, made in one of the potteries in South Gaul. Decoration includes scroll design, with wreath of gadroons above. Two rivets remain in situ. Samian ware is high-quality Roman tableware made in Gaul (modern-day France) and exported throughout the empire.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A12095
- Object name:
- bowl
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Roman; 70-85
- Material:
ceramic, samian ware
- Measurements/duration:
- H (remaining) 80 mm, DM (rim) 240 mm (approx)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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