R007 – Roman Samian Ware Sherd

Description

Roman Samian Ware Sherd

Circa: 1st-4th Century AD

This small fragment / sherd of Roman pottery (Samian Ware) was found on a site in Essex, England which yields finds from periods of history spanning Palaeolithic – Roman.

This particular find was close to a scattered area of Roman tiles and a brick in a small area of woodland.

The Roman pottery sherd probably is a fragment of bowl due to the shape, there is also intricate decoration on the inside, this particular sherd is the bowl base.

Measurements: 4.2 cm x 2.5 cm

Weight: 19g



Provenance:

Found whilst field walking an ancient woodland in Essex, England

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