Ca. 300-400 AD. Late Roman. A collection of three terra sigillata vessels including one ring-footed bowl, one tall ring-footed jug with a single applied handle, and a shallow dish with a rounded rim on a ring base. Excellent condition. Terra sigillata is a type of fine Roman ware identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. Due to their beautiful, almost glaze-like finish, terra sigillata wares were particularly popular and widespread in the Western Roman Empire. Terra sigillata wares were first classified by Hans Dragendorff in 1895-6 and are still referred to by its Dragendorff form number (e.g. Drag. 5); F. Oswald and T. D. Pryce illustrate most of the known types in 'An introduction to the study of terra sigillata' (1920, London: Longmans). Size: L: set of 3: 30mm, 125mm / W:45mm, 100mm ; 164g. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1990s.