Fragment of a Gaulish terra sigillata mortaria
Fragment of a Gaulish terra sigillata mortaria

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Fragment of a Gaulish terra sigillata mortaria,

2nd–3rd century CE

Roman
y1947-303

Information

Title
Fragment of a Gaulish terra sigillata mortaria
Dates

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
7.3 x 8.5 x 2.4 cm (2 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Louis C. West
Object Number
y1947-303
Place Excavated

Europe, Gaul

Culture
Gallo-Roman
Period
Roman (style or period), Terra sigillata
Type
bowls (vessels), fragments, ceramics, rims
Materials
glaze, ceramic
Subject
mortars (grinding tools), spouts, lions

Given to the Museum by Louis C. West in 1947

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