samian; decorated

Production date
2nd Century AD
Description
1 large body sherd from a Dr37 bowl. At the top is a band of egg and dart, then a wavy line and then the main decorative panels. The central panel here has a female warrior with flowing skirt, oval shield and helmet. Below her is a ring encircled in rope pattern. To either side are vertical dotted lines. To the right is a festoon with a single border, divided from a lower panel by a horizontal dotted line. To the left is a large eagle standing on a branch.
Soft fabric with some wear on the outer face.
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Object detail

Department
Production date
2nd Century AD
Measurement details
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 9cm (L 3 9/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 7cm (W 2 3/4")
Field collection reference
CN79B-001
Site Type
Site
Fort
Accession number
1979-071-004/001

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