Oud-Romeins, Keizerrijk Aardewerk Red Ware Barbotine Bowl -

Ancient Roman Pottery Red Ware Barbotine Bowl
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• Type of Object: Red Ware Barbotine Bowl
• Culture: Ancient Roman, Early Imperial Period
• Date: 1st - 3rd Century A.D.
• Material: Pottery
• Dimensions: 79 mm
• Condition: Good condition:
• Origin: North Africa
• Object ID Number: 71
Provenance:
This Red Ware Barbotine Bowl was acquired by Wim van Stormbroek in 1998 through a direct purchase from a collector, private collector N.N. a collector based in Utrecht (the Netherlands).
According to private collector N.N., he acquired this Red Ware Barbotine Bowl in the 1970's through an Purchase at a collectors' fair and kept it in his private collection until 1998.
Before this, No further information regarding its earlier history was available from the previous owner.
This item is in a collection since the 1970's from a Private collector in the Netherlands.
This information was provided by private collector N.N. and is stated here to the best of my knowledge.
This object is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and provenance in PDF format, detailing its history and origin.
This exquisite red ware Barbotine bowl originates from the height of the Roman Empire, a time when luxury and artistry were closely intertwined with everyday life. Barbotine technique, a method of applying raised decorations with liquid clay, was popular in fine tableware, often depicting intricate mythological and imperial scenes.
Such bowls were prized possessions of the Roman elite, used during lavish banquets to serve delicacies or display wealth and taste. The relief imagery on this piece, featuring rulers and mythical figures, likely conveyed power, divine association, or historical narratives. These motifs not only reflected Roman beliefs but also reinforced the grandeur of their empire. Found in villas, public feasts, and high-status households, this bowl is a testament to the sophistication of Roman ceramic craftsmanship and storytelling in art.
The Early Imperial Period of Rome, spanning 27 B.C. to 284 A.D., marked the consolidation of imperial power and the transformation of Roman society. Augustus, the first emperor, established a centralized government, ending centuries of Republican instability. Politically, Rome expanded its dominion, securing its borders through key victories such as the conquest of Britannia and campaigns along the Rhine and Danube. Monumental achievements in architecture, including the Colosseum and the Pantheon, reflected Roman engineering prowess. Socially, laws like the Lex Julia reshaped family structures and public morality. The era’s legal, cultural, and infrastructural innovations profoundly influenced Western civilization.


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