The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup
The Colchester Chariot Race Cup

The Colchester Chariot Race Cup

£300.00
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Details 

This lively replica Roman Barbotine "Hunt Cup" is based on an original find from Colchester, and it beautifully captures the speed and energy of the race. It depicts four chariots careering around the cup in an everlasting chase that embodies the excitement of a Roman Chariot Race. You can almost hear the cheering and jeering of the crowd. 

The energy of the race is depicted perfectly by the barbotine decoration, which has to be applied with quick, confident strokes that complement the speed depicted in the scene. It is created by applying thick slip (liquid clay) to the pot's surface using a piping bag and quill, a process not dissimilar to icing a cake that takes several days to complete.  

Made primarily in the Nene Valley around present-day Peterborough, the dark colour coat finish used materials from the Romano British Iron industries in the area. These pots were distributed widely throughout Britannia and are found extensively on Hadrian's Wall. 

'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.

Materials

Earthenware clay, barbotine slip finish.

Dimensions

Approx 188 mm tall, 150 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.

 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

 

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. 

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