LOT 188 ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA (SAMIAN WARE) INSCRIBED TO APOLLO
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Circa 100-200 AD . A terra sigillata (Samian Ware) red gloss ware pottery bowl with moulded decoration around the exterior surface. The decoration depicts rosettes and floral buds in a repeating pattern. The bottom is bulbous with an inscription in Greek referring to the Greek god Apollo who amongst other things was connected to healing and diseases; this could possibly be a bowl used with the name of Apollo in order to provide good luck and health to those in medical need.Size: L:140mm / W:90mm ; 340gProvenance: Property of a UK Ancient Art Gallery; formerly private collection of a California attorney, acquired from UK Art Gallery, London, 2020.
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