09-21-2004, 09:33 PM
Julia, the maker of the samian ware had trouble joining/posting on RAT so she asked me to post this for her in answer to Aitor:<br>
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I would like to say that he is partly correct: Many of my pieces are based on historical designs and forms, were not intended a reproductions, and as such, are art pieces which have a "soul of their own".. However, my dinner set is historically accurate, both in dimensions and technique of applying the terra sigillata. I would like to also know what historical sources he bases his assessment on?<br>
"Never as replicas" is incorrect.<br>
(SEE BELOW)<br>
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ARCHEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:<br>
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Plain Plate: Ludowici, AD 160-230<br>
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Bowl: Dragendorff 32, AD 160-230<br>
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Cup: Mediterranean area, 1st Century AD<br>
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Source: potsherd.uklinux.net <p>Legio XX <br>
Caupona Asellinae</p><i></i>
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I would like to say that he is partly correct: Many of my pieces are based on historical designs and forms, were not intended a reproductions, and as such, are art pieces which have a "soul of their own".. However, my dinner set is historically accurate, both in dimensions and technique of applying the terra sigillata. I would like to also know what historical sources he bases his assessment on?<br>
"Never as replicas" is incorrect.<br>
(SEE BELOW)<br>
<br>
ARCHEOLOGICAL INFORMATION:<br>
<br>
Plain Plate: Ludowici, AD 160-230<br>
<br>
Bowl: Dragendorff 32, AD 160-230<br>
<br>
Cup: Mediterranean area, 1st Century AD<br>
<br>
Source: potsherd.uklinux.net <p>Legio XX <br>
Caupona Asellinae</p><i></i>
Richard Campbell
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?
Legio XX - Alexandria, Virginia
RAT member #6?
