{"product_id":"ancient-roman-terra-sigillata-samian-ware-bowl-fragment-with-rabbit-1st-2nd-century-ad","title":"Ancient Roman Terra Sigillata (Samian Ware) Bowl Fragment with Rabbit – 1st–2nd Century AD","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Roman Terra Sigillata (Samian Ware) Bowl Fragment with Rabbit – 1st–2nd Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient Roman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1st–2nd Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Terra Sigillata (Samian Ware), red-gloss pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 17 cm (6¾ inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 92 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient bowl fragment, repaired from three pieces, with surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and substantial Ancient Roman terra sigillata bowl fragment dating to the 1st–2nd century AD, featuring a finely moulded rabbit in profile surrounded by elaborate decorative motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fragment preserves part of the shoulder of a decorated Roman bowl, displaying intricate scrolling tendrils, chevron patterns, ornamental ropework and finely detailed relief decoration. The distinctive rabbit motif is particularly charming, offering a fascinating glimpse into the naturalistic imagery employed by Roman potters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerra sigillata, commonly known as Samian ware, was among the most recognisable forms of fine tableware produced throughout the Roman Empire. Distinguished by its characteristic red surface and elaborate moulded decoration, it was widely distributed across Roman territories, particularly in Gaul, Italy and Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal motifs, including rabbits, birds and other creatures, frequently appeared alongside floral and geometric ornamentation on decorated Samian vessels, reflecting the artistic tastes and everyday material culture of the Roman world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fragment retains its attractive reddish-brown surface, with clearly defined relief decoration. It has been carefully reconstructed from three original fragments, preserving an impressive section of the vessel's original decorative scheme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent example of Roman ceramic craftsmanship, suitable for an ancient art collection or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formerly in the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who subsequently retired to the Isle of Wight, UK. The collection was assembled between the 1960s and 1980s. Subsequently sold by TimeLine Auctions, UK, on 3 September 2024, Lot 0725, Sale 032024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorabiala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58936117494134,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1376\/3958\/files\/RomanTerraSigillataFragments.png?v=1791478449","url":"https:\/\/dorabiala.com\/products\/ancient-roman-terra-sigillata-samian-ware-bowl-fragment-with-rabbit-1st-2nd-century-ad","provider":"My Store 3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}