Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware
Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware

Roman Leaf Bowl, Samian Ware

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Handcrafted Replica Roman Samian Ware Bowl – Form 35 with Leaf Barbotine Decoration

Details

This charming little red slip bowl features delicate barbotine slip decoration—carefully piped by hand around the rim in the shape of elegant leaves. The design is inspired by a remarkable archaeological discovery made during a summer excavation at Vindolanda Roman Fort. A volunteer unearthed a near-complete example of this style—an unforgettable moment that allowed the team to hold a beautifully preserved bowl, untouched for nearly 2,000 years, and to feel the fine craftsmanship of a Roman potter across the millennia.

This authentic replica has been faithfully crafted in the same form and style as the original, capturing the timeless elegance of Roman tableware. Originally produced in Gaul and distributed across the Roman Empire, bowls like this were likely used by soldiers and civilians alike to serve food at the table—offering both practicality and aesthetic pleasure.

Made in the style of Samian Ware Form 35, a fineware type prized across the Empire for its smooth red finish and refined decoration.

Materials

Terracotta with a red slip finish

Dimensions

Approx. 60 mm high
Approx. 145 mm diameter

Production

As with all our Museum Quality Replicas, this bowl has been:

  • Handmade in Northumberland by Potted History

  • Formed from natural clay and decorated using replica tools based on ancient techniques

  • Fired between 800°C – 1,000°C, mimicking Roman kilns

  • Finished with hand-applied barbotine slip, just like the originals

Each bowl is one of a kind, with subtle variations in colour and surface texture due to the traditional firing process.

Health & Safety

This is a Museum Quality Replica, made using authentic Roman-era materials and methods. As such:

  • It is an unglazed ceramic with a porous surface, and will absorb some of the flavours from any contents.

  • This pot does not meet modern food safety standards and is therefore not recommended for use in cooking or food storage.

  • Ancient Roman cooks relied on high heat to kill bacteria—heating to over 70°C for at least 10 minutes, or boiling to 100°C, would have eliminated most harmful pathogens.

  • While these practices were effective in antiquity, they are not a substitute for modern hygiene and safety standards.

We recommend enjoying this bowl as a decorative or educational piece.

Ordering Information

'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders).

If your order contains both items, they will be shipped together once all are ready.

Shipping

All items are shipped via second-class postal service as standard.
If you require first-class delivery, please contact us for a custom quote.

Bring a touch of Roman elegance into your home—add this beautiful replica bowl to your collection today!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

Don't take our word for it

Hello Graham and Sarah, I wanted to message because I ordered your holy grail pot for my dad's birthday and he is over the moon with it.

Rachel Frankish

Many thanks again for all of the pottery - this will help bring our new Heritage learning programme to life!

Nottingham University Museum

I love it! I love everything about it, what it represents, why you made it and the history behind it. It was worth the wait! Thank you so much.

Gillian Castle

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