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 by 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
FormSee Hayes (1972, 1980)Start dateEnd dateHayes form 1375475Hayes form 1a375425Hayes form 1b425475Hayes form 1c400450Hayes form 1d425475Hayes form 2370450Hayes form 2a370450Hayes form 2b425450Hayes form 2c370400Hayes form 3425600Hayes form 3a425450Hayes form 3b440500Hayes form 3b/c440500Hayes form 3b/d440500Hayes form 3c440500Hayes form 3d450500Hayes form 3e475525Hayes form 3e/f475600Hayes form 3f500600Hayes form 3g500600Hayes form 3h500600Hayes form 4425450Hayes form 5460550Hayes form 5a460500Hayes form 5b500550Hayes form 6500525Hayes form 7480525Hayes form 8450510Hayes form 9520600Hayes form 10570650Hayes form 10a570620Hayes form 10b570650Hayes form 10c570650
References
Hayes, John. (1972). Late Roman Pottery. London: British School at Rome (hardcover, ) Hayes, John. (1980). "A supplement to Late Roman Pottery". London: British School at Rome.
External links Phocaean Red Slip in Greek, Roman and Byzantine Pottery at Ilion