Ca. 300-400 AD. A large terracotta shallow plate or dish with its walls gently tapering to a low ring base. Between the rim and basin, there is a deep groove, probably to accommodate a lid. 'Terra sigillata' is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy.Size: L:50mm / W:302mm ; 980gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.