Large Roman Redware Bowl with Concentric Circles

Object Description

A fine Roman redware shallow bowl, featuring a flat base encompassed by a slightly raised ridge. The sides rise up and slightly curve in towards the out-splayed, flattened rim. The smooth outer and inner walls present faint ridges, showing how the clay was worked during the wheel-production process. At the centre of the bowl are two incised concentric circles decorating the interior.

Date: Circa 3rd-5th century AD

Object History

Collection of a North London gentleman, previously ex collection of Eftis Pareskaivides, bought from BidAncient gallery, 2010. Ex Bonhams, ‘Antiquities’ Auction, 29 April 2009, part of lot 307. Prior, private Welsh collection, acquired between the 1970s and the present day.

Object Condition

Excellent condition, earthly encrustation and minor scratches to the surface.

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