Characterising terra nigra foot-vessels of the Late Roman period (4th-5th century) from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium

In the northern frontier region of the Roman Empire and Germania Magna, grey to black wheel-Thrown pottery is frequently encountered on Late Roman sites (4th and 5lh centuries). Despite the commonality of the foot-vessels of this Late Roman Terra Nigra group, not much is known about their production, consumption or socio-cultural meaning. After a brief overview of the research history, this study presents the first interregional and comprehensive characterisation of this ceramic group by focussing on the similarities in fabric, chemical and mineralogical properties of the Chenet 342 and Gellep... Mehr ...