Museum of London Ceramics and Glass Collection Museum of London Ceramics and Glass Collection Ceramics Glass

Ceramic object

bowl; pedestal bowl

Accession number: 14292
Production date: Roman
Material: ceramic; earthenware
Measurements: H 102 mm; DM 140 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Mica-dusted pedestal bowl, imitating a metal drinking cup although the ceramic version lacks handles. The hemispherical bowl has sides flaring out to the rim and a one-piece foot-ring and pedastal for stability.
Location: Not currently on display. For information contact the Museum.

Related publications

Marsh, Geoff D., Early second century fine wares in the London area [Early fine wares in Roman Britain] Editor; Arthur, P.; Marsh, Geoff D. British Archaeological Reports British Series 57 Oxford: British Archaeological Reports, (1978). Pages: 119-223ISSN ISBN 0860540413 (Object details: p 187 fig 6.22 no 50.1, published)