Roman Chatter Ware Jar

Details

We have decorated this rather elegant jar in the chatterware or rouletted style. So named because the decoration is applied once the pot has dried somewhat, it is placed back on the wheel, and a tool is bounced or chattered over the surface to create these distinctive markings. 

This style of jar would have been used for storage in a Roman kitchen, and although not considered high status at the time, it would have added a touch of class to any home. The Romans really did know a thing or two about beautiful objects. 

Materials

Terracotta clay. 

Dimensions

Approx. 230 mm tall, 145 mm diameter

Production

This replica Roman pot has been hand-made in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact. It has been fired to a temperature between 800 & 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in surface colour and texture variations, as is common with the original Roman pottery and gives each piece its unique character.

Health and Safety

As with all of our museum-quality replicas, this piece has been fired to achieve an authentic finish. Like the original, it is unglazed and has no modern finishes applied. As a result, this pot does not meet modern health and safety standards, and although decorative, we recommend that you refrain from using this pot should not be used for its original purpose.

Postage

All items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please get in touch with us for a quote. Many Thanks