Terra sigillata
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'''''Terra Sigillata''''' or "sealed earth", which is sometimes called "'''Samian ware'''", and "'''Arretine ware'''" are slip-glazed ceramic vessels. A slip glaze is a glaze or surface finish made of a suspension of very fine clay particles. The finish is polished to a fine luster before firing. When fired at the correct temperature, the ceramic takes on the distinctive, somewhat metal-like luster that is the distinguishing feature of this type of ceramic. | '''''Terra Sigillata''''' or "sealed earth", which is sometimes called "'''Samian ware'''", and "'''Arretine ware'''" are slip-glazed ceramic vessels. A slip glaze is a glaze or surface finish made of a suspension of very fine clay particles. The finish is polished to a fine luster before firing. When fired at the correct temperature, the ceramic takes on the distinctive, somewhat metal-like luster that is the distinguishing feature of this type of ceramic. | ||
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* POTSHERD: Atlas of Roman Pottery, [http://www.potsherd.uklinux.net/atlas/Class/TS.php Terra Sigillata] | * POTSHERD: Atlas of Roman Pottery, [http://www.potsherd.uklinux.net/atlas/Class/TS.php Terra Sigillata] | ||
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Revision as of 03:09, 12 January 2007
Terra Sigillata or "sealed earth", which is sometimes called "Samian ware", and "Arretine ware" are slip-glazed ceramic vessels. A slip glaze is a glaze or surface finish made of a suspension of very fine clay particles. The finish is polished to a fine luster before firing. When fired at the correct temperature, the ceramic takes on the distinctive, somewhat metal-like luster that is the distinguishing feature of this type of ceramic.
Pottery of this type is known from across the Roman world. It was a factory-made item and a number of manufacturing centers are known. Fragments bearing maker's marks can be used to date archaeological sites.
References
- POTSHERD: Atlas of Roman Pottery, Terra Sigillata
- www.newarchaeology.com: An introduction to Samian Pottery
