Touch the ancient world – own a piece of history – but remember it belongs to all humanity
Touch the ancient world – own a piece of history – but remember it belongs to all humanity
$475.00
2nd century A.D.
Dull pink, fine-grained fabric with mica inclusions. Glossy brick-red slip covering the exterior, extending onto the interior of the neck and terminating at the lower body; fired gray-brown in some areas. Finger marks from the application of the slip are visible on the surface.
Rounded body with a low foot, the central part of the underside slightly recessed. Two loop handles attached to the upper walls. The upper wall is decorated in barbotine with short vertical applications.
Mended from large fragments.
Height: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm).