For another cup in this same ware, see Slane1986, pp. 285, 308, no. 47, fig. 8 (Early Roman Cellar Building, southwest Forum, Neronian deposit but residual artifact?).
Conservation
1960s: sherds mended with shellac and infilling with fine white plaster.
Description
Hemispherical cup with low ring foot. Description of decoration as in KenchreaiIV: ”The lower zone is divided into four parts by triangular sections composed of a shield and two loops enclosing a seven dot rosette. Triangular sections composed of these motives are an important part of the decoration of Sarius ware. The four parts consist of two lilies on winding stems on either side of an Acanthus leaf. The upper zone bears an unwinding floral scroll and circles.” On underside of base: K in relief.
Fabric, firing, surface
Very fine fabric with occasional small rounded calcareous inclusions (discolored by marine exposure). Slip darker red.
Preservation comment
Ten sherds, nine joining, preserve ca. 55% of vessel, including entire base and profile to above widest diameter of vessel. Moderate, somewhat extensive erosion and abrasion, so that fabric is lightened and softened; slip flaking away in many places; worn breaks; rare specks of encrustation. Weathering consistent with long marine submersion.
Published as
KenchreaiIV, no. ER 11, pp. 51-52, pls. 13-14 (B. Adamsheck)
