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Ancient Roman Terracotta Red-Slipped Bowl

Culture / Period: Ancient Roman
Date / Period: 1st–2nd Century A.D.
Material: Terracotta, red-slipped
Dimensions: 132 mm
Condition: Good condition

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 154

The current owner purchased this Ancient Roman terracotta, red-slipped bowl from a private collector, V.P., in Grave, the Netherlands.

The previous owner, a private collector from Grave, stated that the bowl had been part of his collection since 1989.

According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands before 1980.

No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available.

Background Information:

This Roman terracotta bowl dates to the 1st–2nd century A.D. and belongs to a class of fine tableware that was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The vessel is characterised by its rounded profile, ring foot, and traces of a red slip coating, a finish that gave Roman pottery an attractive appearance while also improving the surface quality of the vessel.

Red-slipped pottery became one of the most successful ceramic products of the Roman world. Produced in specialised workshops using carefully prepared clay and refined firing techniques, such vessels imitated the appearance of more expensive metal tableware while remaining affordable to a much broader segment of society. The smooth red finish was achieved by applying a fine clay slip before firing, creating the distinctive surface that made these wares highly desirable.

Bowls of this type formed an essential part of Roman dining and food preparation. They were used for serving fruits, vegetables, sauces, grains, and other foodstuffs, and could be found in domestic households, military settlements, inns, and urban residences. The widespread use of standardised ceramic forms reflects the highly organised nature of Roman production and the shared material culture that connected different regions of the Empire.

During the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D., the Roman Empire experienced a period of relative prosperity and economic integration. Pottery workshops produced large quantities of tableware that were distributed through extensive commercial networks linking Italy, Gaul, Germania, Britain, Hispania, and other provinces. Such vessels were traded across large distances, reaching regions such as present-day Germany and the Netherlands. The widespread distribution of similar forms demonstrates the efficiency of Roman trade and transportation systems.

For archaeologists, Roman ceramic vessels are among the most important artefacts for understanding chronology, trade, and daily life. Changes in shape, fabric, and surface treatment allow pottery to be dated with considerable accuracy, while the distribution of specific forms provides valuable evidence for commercial exchange and cultural interaction throughout the Empire.

Dating to the 1st–2nd century A.D., this bowl belongs to the height of the Roman Imperial period, when fine ceramic tableware formed an integral part of everyday dining. It provides a direct and physical link to the people of antiquity, where such objects were part of daily life. This vessel forms a tangible connection to the ancient world, in which pottery of this kind played a practical and essential role in the preparation, serving, and consumption of food.