Votive Patera

Title: Votive Patera
Inventory Number: A0287
Date Acquired: 1909
Source: Magoffin
Provenance: Italy
From Date: -299
To Date: 100
Description: Convex-sided bowl w high maximum D on ring base, deeply concave below w sharp central nipple. Fairly thick plain rim. Coated all over w dark paint.
State of Preservation: Large chip from inner rim; paint worn off in patch on ext, probably fr water damage.
Height: 2.4 cm
Max Diameter: 4.8 cm
Rim Diameter: 4.5 cm
Base Diameter: 2.25 cm
Color: Clay body ca 5YR 6/6 (reddish yellow); paint 7.5YR N3/ (very dark gray) w slight mottling 5YR 7/6(reddish yellow).
Type: vessel
Material: fired clay