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Roman Period Terracotta Footed Vessel
Roman Period Terracotta Footed Vessel
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Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising a broad carinated bowl with central hole and hatching to the rim, stepped stem and flared base with rolled rim. Cf. Marney, P.T., Roman & Belgic Pottery, from excavations in Milton Keynes, 1972-1982, Aylesbury, 1989, fig.29, no.29, for similar profile. 401 grams, 13.1 cm wide (5 1/8 in.).

Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Maybe a vessel used for the holy libations, as could be deduced from the central aperture. The Romans had adopted the Etruscan rituals for the sacred libations called aisna or eisna, and they essentially consisted of prayers and offerings. Most of the offerings took place during the morning (thesan), and vacl thesnin was the 'morning libation'. The practice included a threefold offering, to heaven, earth and the gods. [No Reserve]
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Roman Period Terracotta Footed Vessel

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