Roman Terracotta Miniature Vessels egyptianpottery finely carved from near-translucent stone

finely carved from near-translucent stone in soft tones of pale cream and brown with delicate banded inclusions

Accession Number: EA/279/6 (https://www

Copper provided shades from turquoise to light blue

and demonstrate the continuity of zoomorphic symbolism in Mesopotamian ritual and administrative contexts

Roman Terracotta Miniature Vessels egyptianpottery finely carved from near-translucent stoneRoman Empire, c. 100300 AD A beautiful pair of finely preserved Roman terracotta miniature vessels, expertly wheel thrown and elegantly proportioned, dating to the height of the Roman Empire. One example presents a rounded, slightly compressed body with a wide mouth and delicately shaped rimoriginally intended to receive a lid. Its subtly tapering shoulders rise from a flat, projecting base, creating a harmonious and balanced silhouette. The second