A good Roman Redware Platter, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Sculpture - Wood and decorated with red and

and decorated with red and black concentric banding

reflecting the ornate Byzantine aesthetic that emphasizes status through size

with the distinctive eye and cosmetic markings clearly defined

Islamic goldsmiths achieved extraordinary mastery in metalwork

Condition: Minor chip to one corner of the base

A good Roman Redware Platter, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Sculpture - Wood and decorated with red andAn excellent example of Roman redware pottery, this dish has a flat base and short, slightly curved sides, the interior with four circular designs at the tondo. Medium: Clay Dimensions: Diameter: 8 1 2 inches (21. 6 cm), Height: 1 1 4 inches (3 cm) Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall. Provenance: Ambassador Allen Clayton Davis (1927 ) private collection, acquired between (1968 1970). Ambassador Allen Clayton Davis's diplomatic career