sim. BMLIII, pp. 55-56, 375, no. Q 3033, fig. 66, pl. 99 (same motif on Asia Minor product, from Ephesus, dated Flavian-Trajanic; D. M. Bailey).
Comparanda
sim. Farka1977, p. 225, no. 421, pl. 35 (differences in limbs; Magdalensburg)
Description
Motif of hoplomachus and Samnite.
Fabric, firing, and surface description
Fabric: buff, slightly pinkish; fine, somewhat fine; rare, small, poorly sorted, angular and subangular, white inclusions). Firing: consistent). Surface treatment: brown slip, with orange tinge; inside and outside; thick but variable thickness, semilustrous. Fingerprints on interior from pressing into mold.
Preservation comment
Three joining sherds preserve ca. 65% of top and adjacent sides, including most of discus and shoulder but missing front left part and nozzle. Extensive, moderate to severe abrasion and pitting; worn breaks; faint cloud of grayish discoloration.
