Record ID: CORN-E5506D
Object type: DISH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments, a rim and body sherd, of a ceramic Samian ware dish with an everted rim with raised foliate mouldings. The bowl would have been wheel thrown within a mould with these decorative motifs impressed into it. The scroll like trails are part of leaf motif and the surface slip has been removed so that they look lighter and have been worn almost flat. The slip survives well on both sherds, giving the fine red fabric an added shine, as well as protecting it from wear. The body sherd is plain and curves slightly in profile so that it is probably from the base of a shallow dish as…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2017
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