Roman pottery was used for utilitarian purposes and widely produced throughout the empire in specialised workshops. This created distinctive forms blending local and Roman decorative traditions and production styles. A broad division between ‘coarse’ and ‘fine’ ware is normally used to classify the wide range of Roman vessels; the former being used for storage and transportation purposes, the latter comprising serving vessels or tableware with intricate relief or painted decorations. This fine piece is most likely an example of the ‘coarse’ ware and was used in a day-to-day setting.
Ancient Roman Terracotta Bottle
£ 110.00
An Ancient Roman terracotta bottle featuring a globular body resting on a flat base. The vessel tapers into a tall cylindrical neck with a flattened rim. The rim and the top of the neck are decorated with a wide band if deep red pigment. The outer walls present some signs of abrasion and faint ridges, showing how the clay was worked during the wheel-production process.
Provenance: From the collection of W.D. (deceased), Scotland, UK.
Condition: Good condition. Some chips and abrasions to the surface consistent with age. A chip to the rim of the bottle.
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| Weight | 100.2 g |
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| Dimensions | W 4.7 x H 13.4 cm |
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