{"product_id":"roman-terra-sigulata-pottery-covered-vessel","title":"Roman Terra Sigulata Pottery Covered Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoman Imperial period, Circa 1st to 4th century AD \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive and intact Roman terra sigillata pottery vessel featuring a deep, wheel-thrown circular bowl with a slightly flared, reinforced rim and smooth, sloping cylindrical walls. The matching original lid features a central finial knob and is decorated across the top surface with prominent concentric wheel-turned ridges. The piece exhibits a characteristic warm orange-red fine clay body with faint remnants of its fine slip, along with light, authentic encrustations and surface deposits along the base and rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7-1\/4 inches Diameter × 4 inches High (18.4 cm x 10.2cm) when lidded. Condition: Excellent intact condition overall. Expected light surface wear, minor slip loss, and minor earthy deposits consistent with age and burial. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerra sigillata (\"sealed earth\" or \"clay bearing relief\/stamps\") represents the premium tableware of the Roman world. Utility vessels complete with their original fitted lids are considerably scarcer on the market than open bowls or plates, making this a fine addition to any ancient art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Millbrook, NY private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art for Eternity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53746532745530,"sku":"17685","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/5120\/6714\/files\/17685z.jpg?v=1784238426","url":"https:\/\/howardnowes.com\/products\/roman-terra-sigulata-pottery-covered-vessel","provider":"Art for Eternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}