cf. Heres1972, p. 73, no. 445, pl. 47 (Antikensammlung, Berlin; possibly from Rome, 2nd–3rd century)
Conservation
2007 (July 4): mechanically cleaned and mended using nitrocellulose UHU Hart (Dimitra Miza).
Description
Circular, slightly concave discus with molded relief, filling hole right, and raised rim. Relief depicts nude Mercury standing forward in counterpoise but slightly turned left and wearing broad-rimmed winged hat (petasos), with outstretched right arm holding object (sack gathered at top) and left arm holding large winged caduceus that extends up over left shoulder. Chest and forelimbs of animal to lower left (ram). Rounded shoulder has narrow vine and spiral tendrils. Flat base has raised, circular ring.
Fabric, firing, surface
Fabric: 10YR 8/4, very pale brown. Slip: 10R 5/8, red. Fine, somewhat soft with faintly powdery texture; slightly micaceous with uncommon, small, white and black inclusions. Thin, semilustrous slip varies in thickness. Central Italian.
Preservation description
16 sherds, 11 joining, preserve ca. 75% of shoulder, 50% of discus, small parts of handle and nozzle, and 30% of base. Extensive abrasion with flaking and chipping; worn breaks.
Published as
Rife2022d, pp. 764-765, 816-817, no. 308, fig. 19.5
