African Sigillata Ceramic Roman Bowl – 3rd Century – North Africa – Carthage

A beautiful Roman African sigillata ceramic bowl, made of fine clay with an orange-red surface, produced in North Africa, likely in the Carthage region (modern-day Tunisia), during the 3rd century A.D.

This piece is part of the African tradition that draws on the forms and techniques of the famous Gallo-Roman sigillata pottery, particularly those from the workshops at La Graufesenque and Lezoux. It is inspired by the Dragendorff 14 type.

The piece is in excellent overall condition, with only a small localized chip on the underside (see photograph). The surface features a beautiful antique patina as well as some traces of deposits resulting from its time in an archaeological context.

Object appraised by the Daniel Lebeurrier firm in Paris.

Dimensions: height: 4.4 cm, diameter: 12.9 cm

An authentic antique piece of fine quality, of interest to a collection dedicated to Roman ceramics, African artifacts, or the archaeology of the Roman Empire.

Price does not include shipping costs

Police Registry Ref.: A139

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