Phocaean red slip
Phocaean red slip (PRS) is a category of terra sigillata, or "fine" Ancient Roman pottery produced in or near the ancient city of Phokaia in Asia Minor. It is recognizable by its thin reddish slip over a fine fabric, often with occasional white (lime) inclusions. The main period of production is the late 4th century AD into the 7th century, contemporary to the later production of African red slip. All forms are open bowls or dishes. Later forms have stamped decoration.
The most widely used typology was defined John Hayes in his book Late Roman Pottery, where the ware is called "Late Roman C" according to the name given by Frederick Waagé in his publication of the Antioch excavations. The supplement to that volume established the name "Phocaean Red Slip". Hayes form 3 and Hayes form 10 are the most widely exported forms, appearing in the western Mediterranean and also in the British Isles.
Table of Common Forms[1]
| Form | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes form 1 | 375 | 475 | |
| Hayes form 1a | 375 | 425 |  |
| Hayes form 1b | 425 | 475 | |
| Hayes form 1c | 400 | 450 | |
| Hayes form 1d | 425 | 475 | |
| Hayes form 2 | 370 | 450 | |
| Hayes form 2a | 370 | 450 | |
| Hayes form 2b | 425 | 450 | |
| Hayes form 2c | 370 | 400 | |
| Hayes form 3 | 425 | 600 | |
| Hayes form 3a | 425 | 450 | |
| Hayes form 3b | 440 | 500 |  |
| Hayes form 3b/c | 440 | 500 | |
| Hayes form 3b/d | 440 | 500 | |
| Hayes form 3c | 440 | 500 | |
| Hayes form 3d | 450 | 500 | |
| Hayes form 3e | 475 | 525 | |
| Hayes form 3e/f | 475 | 600 | |
| Hayes form 3f | 500 | 600 | |
| Hayes form 3g | 500 | 600 | |
| Hayes form 3h | 500 | 600 | |
| Hayes form 4 | 425 | 450 | |
| Hayes form 5 | 460 | 550 | |
| Hayes form 5a | 460 | 500 | |
| Hayes form 5b | 500 | 550 | |
| Hayes form 6 | 500 | 525 | |
| Hayes form 7 | 480 | 525 | |
| Hayes form 8 | 450 | 510 |  |
| Hayes form 9 | 520 | 600 | |
| Hayes form 10 | 570 | 650 | |
| Hayes form 10a | 570 | 620 | |
| Hayes form 10b | 570 | 650 | |
| Hayes form 10c | 570 | 650 |
References
- ↑ See Hayes (1972, 1980)
- Hayes, John. (1972). Late Roman Pottery. London: British School at Rome (hardcover, ISBN 0-904152-00-6)
- Hayes, John. (1980). "A supplement to Late Roman Pottery". London: British School at Rome. OCLC 8185010