Roman Pottery Canteen - Target / Bullseye Design

Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine pottery canteen of a remarkable rounded bullseye form with twin, ridged strap handles flanking the tall flared spout. Each circular face is convex and adorned with wheel made concentric circular marks akin to a target of bullseye motif. A wonderful example! Size: (round body) 6.75" in diameter x (vessel including spout) 8.125" H (17.1 cm x 20.6 cm)

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired between 2012 and 2015; ex-Aphrodite Ancient Art, New York, New York, USA

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#153255
Condition Report: Nicks/chips to spout and peripheries. Expected scuffs/scratches and abraded areas commensurate with age. Nice root marks particularly visible within spout.