Samian Ware Bowl

Description

Fragment of a bowl of Samian ware, ornamented with a cruciform ornament, two gladiators and a lion attacking bestarius, from the Roman site at Newstead. 7 parts reconstructed.


Object Information

Date Created:

1st-2nd Century CE

Local ID:

X.FRA 1257, L.2021.98

Collection:

National Museums Scotland

Place of Creation/Discovery:

Trimontium

Count:

1

Materials:

Ceramic

Cultural Attribution:

Roman

Period:

Roman/Scottish Long Iron Age Period

Classification:

Food Preparation and Storage, Samian ware

Rights:

In Copyright- National Museums Scotland