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Roman samian bowl
The rim is carelessly made and everted. The upper zone has a festoon and tassel frieze, the festoons containing a stem and spiral, the tassels in the form of a leaf like motif: cf. Knorr 1919, Taf. 62, 44 (Passienus), Knorr 1919, Taf. 55, J and 61, A (Meddillus and Niger) show some resemblances, though the style also occurs on earlier work.The form and fabric indicate an early Flavian date.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.10H
Find Information
Site Name: Usk Detention Centre, Usk
Collection Method: Excavation
Acquisition
donation, 2/3/1982
Material
Samian
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