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The base of a very neatly made Lezoux ware samian cup of form Dr33. The fabric is very smooth with a glossy slip. Somewhat thick and heavy. This was possibly clipped and used as a lid. The stamp reads: MAXIMI. This is the stamp of the potter Maximus ii of Lezoux Likely to date from AD 150-180 (Hadrianic-Antonine).
Dr 33 is a conical cup with a footstand
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
56.214A/24.7
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 (144): in occupation level with wall plinth. ?Pre-stone.
Acquisition
Collected officially, 5/7/1956
Material
samian
Location
In store
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