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The base of a large Lezoux ware samian cup of form Dr33. The fabric is thin, hard pink ware, with a glossy smooth slip. There is a clear footring impression from the firing process visible in the upper surface. The base has a clean and complete stamp that reads: LOLLIVS.F. This is the stamp of the potter Lollius ii. Likely to date from AD 140-170 (Hadrianic).
Dr 33 is a conical cup with a footstand
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
56.214A/24.6
Find Information
Site Name: Bear House Field II, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1955 / Aug - Sep
Notes: Field adjoins the south-west side of the legionary fortress : 'A' material is from Courtyard House (Civil Settlement). Context: Building VIIB, on the site of the early occupation. At (103): in loam and occupation next on bottom metalling. ?Stone Phase II
Acquisition
Collected officially, 5/7/1956
Material
samian
Location
In store
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