Roman Pottery: Bowl

Inv. No.: 72.005
Height: 62mm
Diameter: 64mm
 
Roman red ware (Terra sigillata or Samian Ware). The rim curves slightly outwards. Bottom half of the outside of the bowl has relief decorations, the main one being a leafy spray which encircles the bowl. Towards the bottom, a design whose elements look rather like the number '2' with long tails. Two raised circles at the very bottom. Fairly obviously asymmetrical.

Bibliography:
F. Oswald & T.D. Pryce, An Introduction to the Study of Terra Sigillata (Longman's, London, 1920. Reprinted Gregg Press, London, 1966).