Fragment of a North Syrian mortarium or basin
Fragment of a North Syrian mortarium or basin

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Fragment of a North Syrian mortarium or basin,

3rd–4th century

Roman
y1948-55

Information

Title
Fragment of a North Syrian mortarium or basin
Dates

3rd–4th century

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
5.9 x 6.0 x 2.1 cm (2 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
W. S. and F. M. Watson Collection
Object Number
y1948-55
Place Made

North Syria

Inscription
Potter’s stamp in Greek letters: ERMOGENOUS ("workshop of Hermogenes") [See accession card for reproduction of inscription].
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
fragments, basins, ceramics
Materials
glaze, ceramic
Techniques
stamping (marking)
Subject
inscriptions

W. S. and F. M. Watson Collection; 1948, given to Princeton University Art Museum.

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