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Roman Flagon

$375.00

Second half of the 2nd–first half of the 3rd century A.D.

Brown, fine-grained fabric with a dark red slip covering the exterior, extending inside below the rim and terminating at the lower body; fired gray-brown over much of the surface.

Compressed globular body gradually merging into a parabolic neck with a stepped base. Horizontal rim with a vertical edge. Low pedestal foot with the central part of the underside slightly recessed. Kidney-shaped handle in cross-section, decorated with three longitudinal grooves on the exterior.

Intact. Lime deposits and numerous root marks.

Height: 5.9 in. (15 cm).

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