Works of Art
Roman “Samian Ware” Vessel
Period: 2nd century A.D.
Culture: Roman
Category: Array
Dimensions: Height: 14.7cm
Price: CHF 46000, USD 46000
Provenance: UK Art Market, acquired in 2001.
Condition: Recomposed from the original pieces with some minor infilling.
Description
A Roman terracotta "Samian ware" type vessel, patterned with fish and ocean animals. Probably from the Roman province of Gaul.
Bibliography
HOFFMAN B., La céramique sigillée, Paris, 1986.