Description

Eastern Terra Sigillata Roman-Style Bowl

As the Roman Empire expanded and stretched across the known world, markers of Roman culture, such as this Roman-style bowl, permeated local cultures, including that of Judea. At first, the Jewish people accepted these Roman status symbols, but eventually the tides turned. The Jews began to see the Romans as cruel oppressors. They turned their focus toward preserving their own Jewish culture and eschewed the use of Roman-style wares.

This Eastern Terra Sigillata ware Roman-style bowl represents that brief window in history when the Jewish people embraced Roman culture. By the time of Jesus and his apostles, Jewish nationalism was on the rise, and symbols of Roman culture were no longer in use among the Jewish people. Paul the apostle complained that he had been wrongfully arrested:

“And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: ‘Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.'” – Acts 28:17.

Details:

This Roman-style bowl is made of fine, creamy clay. The surface is a bright, shiny red, typical of Eastern Terra Sigillata ware. The bowl is shallow with a ring base. It has small scalloped ledge handles.

Diameter:6″ Inches / 15CM.

Depth:1.3″ Inches / 4 CM.

Antiquities from the land of the Bible are great investments and teaching tools. They bring the Bible to life in a tangible way, connecting the stories of the Bible with real artifacts that illuminate the text.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity and all required documents for export approval.

Shipped direct from Jerusalem.

Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.