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Forum Traiani's Terra Sigillata Plate January 2004
Forum Traiani is a well known suppliers of roman items. They are mainly focused on civilian items.This terra sigillata plate is a replica of the type Dragendorff 18/31, a plain dish dated AD 90-150. The Forum Traiani produck ID is 492.
A couple of the same kind of Dragendorff 18/31
FT sells two different sizes: the code 492 is 21,5cm while the code 492a is 12,50cm. The model reviewed is the biggest size.
In the center of the place is reported the sign: "XAN TST" as visible from the images. The package received does not include any kind of documentation about the producer, the production or the original.
Other picture, click here.
Conclusion The item is very accurate and reproduces the original pretty perfectly. It is hand made. The price is 18 euro, that is reasonable, but for a single dish can be a bit high if the shipping fees are added. FT doesn't have any kind of "stock" policy. Measures Diameter: 208 mm - thickness: 32 mm Evaluation* Historical accuracy (comparison with the original): Philologic evidences: Robustness: Test: N/A General Impression: Price: 18 Euro Overall Evaluation: Forum Traiani Schwarzweiss GmbH Otto-Hahn-Str. 39 63303 Dreieich (Germany) tel.: 06103-388228 Fax 06103-388226
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