Bowl

This samian ware bowl was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was imported from Roman Gaul sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The bowl is decorated with lotus buds.

Some Roman officers brought their own fine tablewares to Scotland or purchased imported pieces. Samian ware, made in Gaul, was particularly valued, sometimes repaired if damaged or reused to manufacture other items.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-394-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 1349
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Samian ware; rim overhanging; decorated with lotus buds in barbotine
Dimensions:	3.88" D
What:	Pottery / bowl
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Small decorated Samian bowl from Newstead
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