Roman bowl in Terra Sigillata, fine table ceramic emblematic of the Roman Empire, dating from the 2nd–3rd centuries AD. Representative example of standardized tableware massively distributed throughout the Roman world.
Minute examination carried out under magnifying glass and raking light. The object presents the typical characteristics of Terra Sigillata with its brilliant red slip and smooth, vitrified surface. Regular open form consistent with standardized productions of the period.
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Flan and edge
Regular open form resting on a stable base. Surface retaining a beautiful satin appearance obtained by applying extremely fine slip before firing.
Material: Terra Sigillata (fine ceramic with red slip)
Dimensions: approximately 44 mm (height) × 153 mm (diameter)
Technique: Wheel throwing, colloidal slip, controlled firing
Condition: Good general condition, slight ancient micro-wear and abrasions consistent with use
Terra Sigillata, first appearing in Arretium (Arezzo) at the end of the 1st century BC, became the reference tableware of the Roman Empire. Production moved to provincial Gallic and Germanic centers from the 1st century AD, developing standardized forms facilitating archaeological dating.
Representative testimony of Roman material culture illustrating the imperial capacity to produce and distribute high-quality standardized goods. Ideal object for collections devoted to ancient domestic life or Roman ceramics.
Documented provenance from Dutch private collection formed between 1970-1990. Certificate of authenticity provided in accordance with professional practices of the antiquities market.
Archaeological Identity Card
Material, chronological and cultural record for the object
