ROMAN TERRA SIGILLATA (SAMIAN WARE) INSCRIBED TO APOLLO

Circa 100-200 AD. A terra sigillata (Samian Ware) red gloss ware pottery bowl with moulded decoration around the exterior surface. The decoration depicts rosettes and floral buds in a repeating pattern. The bottom is bulbous with an inscription in Greek referring to the Greek god Apollo who amongst other things was connected to healing and diseases; this could possibly be a bowl used with the name of Apollo in order to provide good luck and health to those in medical need.Size: L:60mm / W:130mm ; 100gProvenance: Formerly in the Hanita and Aaron Dechter Collection, Los Angeles, acquired before 1989. Previously with Charles Ede, London. Published: K. Hamma ed., The Dechter Collection of Greek Vases, San Bernardino, 1989, no. 50. Exhibited: San Bernardino, California State University; and Art Galleries, Califoria State University, Northridge, The Dechter Collection of Greek Vases, 5May-2 June 1989 and 26 February-30 March 1990.