Roman Samian Cup, Dr27
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Handcrafted Replica Samian Ware Garum Cup – Dragendorff 27 Style
Details
It has long been believed that Romans used these charming little cups across the Empire to enjoy their favourite tipple—wine. However, the esteemed historical food researcher Sally Grainger, best known for her expertise on the Roman fish sauce Garum, has offered an intriguing new perspective.
Through careful study of wear patterns found at the base of small Samian Ware bowls like these, Sally observed signs of repeated stirring, which aligns with ancient serving practices for Garum. The sauce would have been mixed with a small amount of water at the table and stirred before serving, creating the telltale abrasion marks.
This finely crafted replica cup is made in the Dragendorff 27 form, a style widely distributed across the Roman world. Manufactured in Gaul, Samian Ware was produced from fine red illite clay, renowned for its glossy finish and excellent working properties. These vessels were then shipped throughout the Roman Empire—from bustling cities to distant outposts like Hadrian’s Wall.
Whether used for wine, sauces, or as a talking point about Roman culinary culture, this cup evokes the everyday rituals of ancient life.
Materials
Terracotta with red slip finish
Dimensions
Approx. 65 mm high
Approx. 105 mm diameter
Production
Each of these museum-quality replicas has been handmade in Northumberland by Potted History using traditional Roman methods. The pot is fired to over 1,000°C, replicating ancient conditions to achieve an authentic finish.
As with original Roman ceramics, the firing process produces unique surface variations, meaning no two cups are exactly alike. You may not receive the exact cup shown in the photos, but you can be confident that yours will be one of a kind.
Health and Safety
This is a Museum Quality Replica, crafted using the tools and techniques of Roman potters. Like the originals, it is unglazed and porous, which means it will absorb liquids and flavours during use—just as Roman vessels did.
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Not food safe: This vessel does not meet modern health and safety standards for food or drink use.
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For display and experimental archaeology purposes only: If you choose to use this pot for historical reenactment or experimentation, you do so at your own risk.
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Ancient hygiene practices: Roman users relied on heat to clean their cookware. Heating to over 70°C for at least 10 minutes would have killed most harmful bacteria. Boiling (100°C) was even more effective—but please note that modern health guidelines recommend avoiding porous ceramics for food use.
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 includes both, items will be shipped together once all are ready.
Shipping
All items are sent via second-class postal service as standard.
If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a quote.
Bring a taste of Roman daily life into your collection with this beautifully recreated Samian Garum cup – order 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.
