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bowl

Accession number: 22099
Collection place: Lezoux, Central Gaul
Production date: Roman; early-mid 2nd century
Material: ceramic
Measurements: H 55 mm; DM 155 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Samian bowl, Curle 11, with barbotine decoration; worn internally in the centre (?used as a mortarium), about 50% complete.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Samian.
Sub-category: Central Gaul (near Clermont-Ferrand, France, mainly 2nd century).