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Ceramics home: Samian: Central Gaul (near Clermont-Ferrand, France, mainly 2nd century).

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cup

Accession number: 18559
Collection place: South or Central Gaul
Production date: Roman; mid 1st-mid 3rd century
Material: ceramic; earthenware
Measurements: H 47 mm; DM (rim) 138 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Samian cup, about 70% complete (reconstructed). Form Dr 35, with barbotine decoration. From Pit 61, sealed by Hadrianic fire level to the east of the site, 6 yds from St Swithin's Lane. MoLSS code: SAM 6DR35 BAD
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Samian.
Sub-category: Central Gaul (near Clermont-Ferrand, France, mainly 2nd century).

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