A fine Ancient Roman flagon in light orange terracotta redware. The vessel has a wide flared rim below which a strap handle of flattened section with grooves, which extends to the shoulders. The upper part of the body is decorated with four lightly applied rouletted bands. The flagon stands on a low ring foot.
 
Roman colonies of Northern Africa: Circa second half 1st to 3rd Century AD.
 
Very Fine condition, complete and intact though minor rim chips.
Height: 16.5 cms (6.5 ins)
 
Provenance: Ex David Gold collection, deceased, London 1990's.
 
By the 3rd century AD, African red slip ware was the most popular type of tableware in the Roman Empire.