Roman 'Thames' Samian Ware Stamped Fragment Group

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 - 5 3/8 in. (328 grams total, 4.2-13.7 cm).

A group of six Samian ware vessel bases labelled 'a-f', each stamped to the interior base; accompanied by an information sheet identifying the relevant workshop and approximate date: 'a. COSRVF Cosivs and Rufinus South Gaul late 1st century; b.Caddiron Caddiron Langres ?; c. BALBINVS F Balbinus (Fecit) Lubie early 2nd century; d.TITVRONIS O Tituro (officina workshop) Central Gaul early 2nd century; e. ALBVS F Albus Central Gaul early 2nd century; f. ]IVCVN ?'. [6, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.

Accompanied by a typed original identification document from the Museum of London dated 29th August 1984.

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