Roman - Samian Ware Bowl > Lot No. 744

Description:
Circa 1st century - 2nd century AD. A two-tiered Terra Sigillata bowl or cup set on a flat ring base with rounded lip; with the maker's mark stamped internally.

Measurements:
235 grams, 128 mm wide (5 inches).

Condition:
Chip to rim otherwise fine. Rare, with certain 19th century provenance.

Provenance:
From an old English collection, with old collection label dated 1837 attached. Found Limburg.

Estimate: £250 - 400 (EUR 310 - 500; USD 400 - 630)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £200