CHAPTER XXII

_ROMAN POTTERY, HISTORICALLY TREATED; ARRETINE WARE_

Roman Pottery mentioned by ancient writers—“Samian” ware—Centres of fabric—The pottery of Arretium—Characteristics—Potters’ stamps—Shapes of Arretine vases—Sources of inspiration for decoration—“Italian Megarian bowls”—Subjects—Distribution of Arretine wares 474–496

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