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Roman samian bowl, decorated
Neatly formed lip. Ovolo with three pronged terminal, bent to R. The ovolo is bordered below by a raised line. Free-style decoration, composed of alternating trees and animals. (1) The trees have curved branches ending in spiral buds. (2) Stag to R. (D.859, Form 29, MERCATOR) galloping over rocks, with ? an arrow in his back. (3) Hind quarters of a lion striding over rocks. (4) Straight wreath of repeated trifid leaves. Beneath the wreath, the remains of a stamp, ? part of an R reversed. Fair glaze and workmanship.
Dr 37 is a hemispherical decorated bowl
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
25.212/11.
Find Information
Site Name: Brecon Gaer, Powys
Grid Reference: SO 02 NW
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1924-1925
Acquisition
Donation, 18/10/1923
Measurements
Material
samian
Location
In store
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