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Roman Two-Handled Cup

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2nd century A.D.

Light cream fabric with a thick, glossy dark brown-red slip covering the surface and leaving the lower body bare. The slip is fired dark brown in some areas. Multiple fingertip marks from the application of the slip are visible.

Rounded, compressed body with a short flaring rim and a small low foot. A single groove marks the junction of the rim and upper body. Strap handle with two longitudinal grooves on the exterior and flat on the interior. Multiple wheel marks on the exterior.

Intact. Lime deposits and root marks.

Height: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm).

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