Description:

Greece, Near East, Hellenistic, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE and Roman Empire, Italic Terra Sigillata, 2nd century BCE. A handsome pair of classical redware - one round-bottomed Hellenistic bowl, incredibly thin walls with lovely burnish, incredibly fine - and one classic Italic terra sigillata conical bowl. Terra sigillata is an ultra refined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if polished or burnished while still damp, may give a high gloss. The ancient Greeks and Romans used this technique in lieu of glaze. The Mediterranean clay was poured into a mold. This was a Roman invention, a precursor to modern mass production. At its peak, one million terra sigillata objects were produced annually. Largest measures 3-3/8"H x 5-1/2"D (8.57 W x 13.97 H cm) Provenance: Ex-Private collection of William Dale, a career diplomat stationed in Turkey in the early 1960's, who acquired a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern treasures during his tenure. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #100060

  • Condition: Minor surface wear and nicks to terra sigillata bowl - particularly at rim and base, with a few tiny nicks on the walls.

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