Hi, all. Here is a small fragment of
red slip ware with half a figure, from the beach at
Caesarea Maritima Any information on identity, method of manufacture (moulded, stamped, or
applied), date and origin would be appreciated. My first thought is
Pan with wine or
goat skin, and herder's staff or Logobolon. Or perhaps Satyr or
Marsyas. There are faint turning marks on the interior and exterior of the vessel, and the walls were quite thick. The red slip can be seen to be separating around the perimeter of the image. Thanks for any ideas. V-drome
BCC CG29
Ceramic Fragment
1st-2nd Century CE?
Red slip earthenware
pottery fragment, with
applied or moulded figure of
Pan? advancing
right. The interior shows horizontal marks from
the turning process. Medium-grained, light
reddish/tan clay with
applied red slip.
1.9 x 1.4 x 0.6cm. Wt: 1.88gm.
Surface find
Caesarea Maritima, ca.1970's.
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