Pontic Sigillata [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Typology Item
Broader
Slipped Table Wares
Bibliography
BenghaziIII.1, pp. 271-282 (P. M. Kenrick)
Bibliography
Gaidukevich1959 (Kerch)
Bibliography
Hayes1985, pp. 92-96 (EAA-Atlante II)
Bibliography
Knipovich1954 (Myrmekion and Tyritake)
Bibliography
Knipowitsch1929 (Olbia)
Bibliography
Kuhnelt2009 (Alma Kermen)
Bibliography
Zhuravlev2010
Description
Major production of Roman red-gloss ware, or terra sigillata, based in the northern to western Black Sea. Concentration of workshops in the Crimea. Production and regional distribution dated Augustan into 3rd century, but export to eastern Mediterranean peaked ca. 50-150 CE. Fine, hard pinkish fabric with brownish to orangish red slip, sometimes faintly metalic, of variable thickness, typically reserving base, Wide range of forms, including open vessels (plates, trays, cups, bowls, beakers, chalices) and closed forms (jugs, lagynoi); occasional adornment with plantiform stamps, rouletting on inside, barbotine, and rarely appliqué on rim.
Belongs to Historical Period
Early Roman (Historical Period)
Belongs to Historical Period
Middle Roman (Historical Period)
Linked to

Pontic Sigillata Hayes Form 3

Unclassified Pontic Sigillata

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 1

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 14

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 2

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 24

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 29

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 31

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 4

Pontic Sigillata Zhuravlev Form 6

Suggested citation
“Pontic Sigillata.” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/typology/p-sig-pontic>