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Roman Provincial
A.D. 200–260
Place of Manufacture: North Africa (??)

Medium/Technique Ceramic, Lezoux Ware
Dimensions Height: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); diameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.).
Credit Line Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.609
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ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionRed glazed, over red clay with barbotine decoration. Around edge are nondescript devices, stamped. Slightly broken.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with R. Lanciani (said to be from the gardens of Caesar); purchased by MFA from R. Lanciani, 1888, for $493.92 (this figure is the total price of MFA 88.538–88.644 and 89.9–89.31)