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Globular pot, 25-50 (gray ware with black burnished slip & Barbotine decoration)
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Globular pot, 25-50 (gray ware with black burnished slip & Barbotine decoration)
500161 Globular pot, 25-50 (gray ware with black burnished slip & Barbotine decoration) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century AD); diam: 21 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The work of Roman potters is very different from that of their Greek predecessors. Greek clay had allowed potters to throw thin-walled ceramics. Slips (paint) made from this clay had permitted painters to draw complicated scenes and figures with infinite care. As the Roman empire grew to include Germany and Britain, local clays found there were better for producing heavier pottery with three-dimensional decoration like the vases shown here.
This jar decorated with a wheat pattern was probably filled with foods or liquids and given either as gifts to an elaborate burial or as offerings to a gods shrine.); John L. Severance Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23553846
© John L. Severance Fund / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a remarkable Gallo-Roman artifact, known as the "Globular pot". Created during the 1st century AD, this gray ware vessel with black burnished slip and Barbotine decoration exemplifies the distinct style of Roman pottery. Unlike their Greek predecessors who focused on thin-walled ceramics and intricate painted scenes, Roman potters embraced local clays that allowed for heavier pottery with three-dimensional embellishments. Measuring 21 cm in diameter, this particular jar features an exquisite wheat pattern adorning its surface. It is believed that such vessels were commonly used to store food or liquids, making them ideal gifts for elaborate burials or offerings at shrines dedicated to gods. The significance of this artwork lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its historical context. As the Roman empire expanded to include regions like Germany and Britain, local clays played a crucial role in shaping the artistic production of these areas. This globular pot serves as a testament to the cultural exchange and adaptation that occurred within the vast reaches of the empire. Preserved at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this piece stands as a testament to ancient craftsmanship and offers us a glimpse into daily life during one of history's most influential periods.
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