188 ARS Dish (African Red Slip Ware)

Origin

Necropolis of Rorigo Velho, S. Martinho de Bougado, Trofa.

Material

Ceramic. Smooth, even surface, with strong polishing, preserving traces of an orange slip on both interior and exterior surfaces (P39). Compact fabric, with homogeneous firing, of pinkish colour. Non-plastic inclusions composed of fine mica and quartz.

Description

Dish in African Red Slip Ware, Hayes type 67. Curved wall with flange, and moulded, ascending rim. Thickened lip, marked by an internal groove. Sinuous outline, with curved walls and flat base marked by a deep groove, forming a false foot. The interior base also displays two parallel concentric lines.

Hayes form 67 corresponds to the second most represented type at Alvarelhos, where several examples have been identified. Like other widely attested imported forms, it also inspired imitations in red-slipped, non-vitreous ware, including a particularly faithful example from the Gallo-Roman necropolis of Gulpilhares, Vila Nova de Gaia (LOBATO 1995, pl. XI, no. 32).

Classification and chronology

Type Hayes 67 - Second half of 3rd century/4th century

Dimensions

Maximum height: 51 mm; Maximum rim diameter: 265 mm; Maximum base diameter: 92 mm; Capacity: 1 206,56 cm³ / 1,20 L.

Deposit

MMAP [ROV. 1109]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 148; 2010, 254, est. est. XXII, n.º 13.