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Description: | A rectangular sherd of samian ware from a Roman ceramic table vessel. It is decorated with a 'hare' motif, within a circular double-beaded panel. The entire vessel would have featured a number of related designs.The sherd measures 39.5mm high, 35.3mm wide, and 7.3mm thick. It weighs 11.8g.Samian is a relatively common fineware dating to the first century AD, easily identifiable by its red slip. It was a continental import, used for tablewares such as bowls and jugs, and examples frequently bear intricate moulded designs.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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