Roman — Roman; mid 1st-early 2nd century
Dish
Part of a decorated samian ware bowl, form Dragendorff 29, external stamp: OFMVRRAN in a small name stamp within the lower zone of decoration, the mark of the potter Murranus of South Gaul. Decorative motif includes continuous leaf scroll around lower zone. Samian ware is high-quality Roman tableware made in Gaul (modern-day France) and exported throughout the empire.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A23459
- Object name:
- dish
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Murranus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; mid 1st-early 2nd century
- Material:
ceramic, samian ware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 36 mm, W 39 mm
- 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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- —
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