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bowl
Object Type
bowl
Museum number
M.1313
Description
Sherd of decorated Samian Ware bowl. Decoration in panels with borders of beads. 1) Feet of figure to right and star of six points; 2) narrow panel with head of Medusa resting on a circular bas and dolphins below. Dull glaze.
Cultures/periods
Romano-British
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
London (England)
Materials
pottery
Ware
Gaulish Red Slip Ware
Type series
Dragendorff 37
Technique
glazed
terra sigillata
Dimensions
Length:
2.50 inches
(2 ½)
Bibliographic references
Roman Pottery / Catalogue of the Roman Pottery in the British Museum
(M.1313)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mythical figure/creature
classical mythology
Associated names
Representation of:
Medusa
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
William Chaffers
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
E B Price
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
M.1313