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COLEM:1957.29.1

Colchester Collections

mould, Samian mould fragment

This fragment of a Roman mould for making Samian ware bowls is decorated with a bear. Bears were commonly seen at Roman games, featuring in the Beast Hunts as well as the midday executions. Some prisoners were sentenced to Damnatio ad bestias - put to death by wild animals.

B. Potter (potter)‎

Roman

ceramic, Samian (decorated)

height: 82.00 mm
width: 125.50 mm

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