This bowl is an example of terra sigillata tableware which was popular in Italy and Gaul. Terra sigillata can be reconginzed by its glossy surface slip which can range in color from pale orange to bright red. At the center of the vessel, within two circles, is the...
This terracotta oil lamp is an example of a Roman relief lamp, a type of decorative lamp that features relief ornamentation on the body’s concave upper surface, known as the discus. This particular type of lamp originated in ancient Italy and was later adopted and...
This lamp is an example of a Roman relief lamp, a type of decorative lamp that features relief ornamentation on the body’s concave upper surface known as the discus. This particular type of lamp originated in ancient Italy but was later adopted and copied throughout...
This Punic ceramic feeding bottle, originating from Carthage, Tunisia, showcases an ancient artifact that provides insights into early feeding practices. Made from coarse, light orange clay with a thin, cream-colored slip and matte brown paint, this bottle exhibits a...