In Britain this distinctive type of Roman pottery is termed 'samian', while on the Continent it is known as 'terra sigillata', which translates literally from the Latin as 'stamped earth'.

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Roman, Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements in Essex, southern England, in findings described as “incredibly fascinating.” ...

There was a continuation of certain pottery types, he added, explaining that objects made from locally sourced material continued to be used alongside imported Samian pottery from northern France.

This includes gladiatorial combat depicted on glassware and Samian pottery, a type of red-gloss high-quality pottery made in Britain.

Segments of Samian pottery were found, with the remains of a small lead rivet or staple showing it had been repaired. Chris Robson, clerk at Sandy Town Council, said the finds, ...

“The exhibition is based on the internationally important Oswald-Plique collection of Roman Samian Ware pottery from Gaul (present day France and Germany), which contains over 4500 fragments ...

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Roman, Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements in Essex, southern England, in findings described as “incredibly fascinating.” ...

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Roman, Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements in Essex, southern England, in findings described as “incredibly fascinating.” ...