Western sigillata

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Scope note
Refers to a style of Terra sigillata ware that developed in Italy and elsewhere in the western Roman Empire, after it had first been introduced in the Hellenistic east. It is characterized by being high quality tableware based on the typical Roman technology and design, merged with various local features.
Western sigillata
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024