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VENETIAN CAT'S terra sigillata is crafted to ancient designs and classical proportions. Available in both red and black finishes as well as multicolored, suitable for food and drink, it is ideal for re-enactors, teachers, history buffs and others who want to add ancient atmosphere to their tables, altars or household decor.

Terra Sigillata Care and Additional Information: Click HERE

OIL LAMPS click HERE

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AMPHORAE

These are 100% food safe

Inside is coated with food grade beeswax to make the vessel 100% watertight.

WINE AMPHORAE with TAPS

Dressel 1C Amphora AGED

(Holds 1.2 liters, 64 oz)

Size: appx.18inches tall(45cm)

Size: 18 inches tall(45cm)with stand

Stand: appx 6" (15cm ) tall x 5" diameter (12.5cm) at base  Comes with cork

$325.00   $300.00 without  stand

ANY amphora can be aged like this to look as 

if it has been dug up from the ocean floor.  

Just add $50.00 to the price.

Special thanks to Mark Hullin from Washington State USA

Large Torpedo Wine Amphora

Holds approximately 3 quarts

$350.00 with stand

$325.00 without stand

20 inches (50CM) TALL, comes with cork

Special thanks to Michael Garrity,

aka GAIVS OCTAVIUS DRVSVS, of Arizona, USA

Click to Enlarge for photos of original

Original amphora shown above is smaller, but this shape was commonly used c. 100AD for large vessels as well.

Special thanks to Ann W. of Virginia USA

Small Torpedo Wine Amphora

Holds approximately 1.5 liters

$75.00 with stand

$65.00 without stand

9 inches (23CM) TALL, comes with cork

Special thanks to Ralph Hughart,

Texas USA

Full Scale Torpedo Wine Amphora

Holds approximately 8.5 Liters ( 2.2 gallons)

$670.00 with stand

$620.00 without stand

30 inches (75CM) TALL, comes with cork

 This amphora is made in two parts and then joined just under the handles with epoxy (it is undetectable, see photo on left).  The inside is then coated with food grade beeswax.

This vessel is fully functional, 100% food-safe and water tight.

Large Herodian Oil Amphora

Full scale reproduction

Holds 2 gallons

$325.00 with stand

$300.00 without stand

17 inches (43CM) TALL, comes with cork

Special thanks to Michael Garrity,

aka GAIVS OCTAVIUS DRVSVS, of Arizona, USA

Click to Enlarge for photos of original

The rounder amphorae were generally used to transport or store oil, whereas longer, more pointed vessels were used to transport and store wine..  This piece spans 30BC-C.100AD

 Dressel 1C Wine Amphora

 1/2 Scale Reproduction

(Holds 1.2 liters, 64 oz)

Size: 18 inches tall(45cm)with stand

Stand: appx 6" (15cm ) tall x 5" diameter (12.5cm) at base

Comes with cork

with stand:

$275.00     

$250.00 without  stand

Rendering of Original

ORIGIN: Middle Tyrrhenian coast of Italy.

ORIGINAL DIMENSIONS: 100 to 120cm high, 30cm wide.

DIFFUSION: diffused in large amounts in Western Mediterranean,

Middle and Northern Europe from the second half of II to the end of I Century B.C.

CONTENT: wine.

Dressel 1C Amphora displayed in a modern day Roman Bathroom

(Click to enlarge)

Courtesy Michael Arant

USA

 Wine Amphora

Pompeii VI

Full-Scale Reproduction

33" tall (82.5 cm) x 8" (20cm)diameter

Comes with cork

with stand:

$800.00

$720.00 without  stand

Special thanks to Richard Campbell of LEG XX VV for input and support

Rendering of Original

ORIGIN: Southern Italy.

DIMENSIONS: approximately  85cm high, 22cm diameter

DIFFUSION: Italy, during the I Century B.C.

CONTENT: wine

"Anatomy of an Amphora"  For a step by step description of ancient vase construction, click HERE

It may take a while to load, but it's worth the wait. 

To see this, you will need a PowerPoint viewer if you do not have one.

  To download a FREE Power Point Viewer, click HERE     

I am more than happy to share my PowerPoint presentations.  I ask only that they not be altered or used for any reason other than information and education. Julia

    Pompeii VI Wine Amphora

1/2 scale Reproduction

with stand

18" tall (42.5cm) x 4" (10)diameter

Comes with cork

with stand:

$275.00

$250.00 without  stand

ORIGIN: Southern Italy.

DIMENSIONS: approximately  85cm high, 22cm diameter

DIFFUSION: Italy, during the I Century B.C.

CONTENT: wine

Rendering of Original

ORIGIN: Southern Italy.

DIMENSIONS: approximately  85cm high, 22cm diameter

DIFFUSION: Italy, during the I Century B.C.

CONTENT: wine

Special thanks to Maria D'Alexander of Illinois for this great idea.  Please scroll down to see how this was displayed in the kitchen of her home.

The faux finish/trompe l'oeil artist is Gail Trent Risner

For information on Roman culture and everyday life, please visit the virtual home of this most noble Roman Lady at:

Villa Iulilla  

Villa Iulilla is the creation of Ms. Sara Urdahl, of Washington State, USA

Ms. Urdahl owns the Villa Iulilla site.

For more information on amphorae, see the following links:

$115.00 as a set (3 pieces)

$125.00 if cups are incised

Beautiful feastware to set off your Roman Meals...

These pieces are 100% Food Safe

Special thanks to Pat and Will Bradford (Gens Cassia) of Nova Roma for the idea of creating Roman dinnerware and for purchasing my first set...

* A note on Black Pieces:

Due to technical difficulties with black, black pieces are not actual terra sigillata, but are glazed in a satin finish to look exactly like terra sigillata. Please e-mail if you have any questions:

info@venetiancat.com

 $120.00 as a set (3 pieces)

$130.00 if cups are incised

All pieces will have the updated profile seen above in the green set.

Almond and Color Set

Terra Sigillata

The body is finished in Almond Terra Sigillata

The stripe on the blue set is painted with 2 shades of engobe (refined colored clay that is fired onto the piece, is thus molecularly bonded, and will not wash off), and then hand polished to a soft sheen.

Click HERE for more color options

Top photo:

#0677 "Mediterranean Blue"

#0698 "Azure Blue"

Bottom Photo:

#0675 "Green Grass

(2 bands, same color)

Blue set made for Deb Fuller ("Lepidina") of Maryland, USA)

Green set made for Steve Alwell, USA

Greco-Roman style Dinner Set

Almond/Greek Motif Terra Sigillata

Surface decoration based on Ancient Greek motifs, pottery forms are Roman

COMPLETE 3 Pc Set: $145.00 

Individually: Dragendorff Bowl:$65.00              Ludowici Tg  Plate:$65.00                      Cup:$30.00

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Potsherd Atlas of Roman Pottery

* NOTE*

Any of the RED or BLACK Terra Sigillata pieces can be finished in ALMOND/Greek Motif.  Please feel free to E-mail us with your requests.

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 Ludowici Tg Plate

$50.00

Available in Red or Black

Diameter: 10 inches (24 cm)

Ludowici Tg, AD 160-230

Dragendorff 32 Bowl

Available in Red or Black

$50.00

Diameter: 8 inches (20 cm)

Dragendorff 32, AD 160-230

Dragendorff 18/31 Plate

Available in Red or Black

$65.00

 Diameter: 8 inches (20 cm)

  AD 90-150

Thanks to Alex York of the UK for this submission

Plain Roman Cup

Size: 3 inches x 3 inches

(7.5 cm)

Available in Red or Black

2 IN STOCK, size/shape varies slightly $25.00

Mediterranean area, 1st Century AD

Photograph of Original

It appears as though much of the terra sigillata finish has worn away.

Incised Cup

RM 1003 C-R-I(Red, Incised)

RM 1003 C-B-I(Black, Incised)

$35.00 each

Up to 7 characters on front,

add .50 for each additional character

Size: 3 inches x 3 inches

(7.5 cm)

YOUR LEGIO, name, or anything else you prefer...

Special thanks to Doug Mather of LEG IX H Texas for this very cool idea!

Gold Lettering Cup

RM 1003CB-G(Black, Gold)

$50.00 each

Real 22 carat gold luster lettering (up to 8 letters)

Size: 3 inches x 3 inches

(7.5 cm)

YOUR LEGIO, name, or anything else you prefer...VERY striking!

Two-Handled Cup with Tabs (reproduction)

Ht: 2.9" (7.4 cm)

$65.00

Dimensions same as original

Photograph of Original

1st c BC-1st c AD

Two Handled Cup (reproduction)

$60.00

Ht: 2.9" (7.4 cm)

Dimensions same as original

Photograph of Original

1st c AD

Large, Tall 2-handled Cup (reproduction)

Ht: 4.3" (11 cm)

$65.00

Dimensions same as original

Photograph of Original

1st-2nd c. AD

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* A note on Black Pieces:

Due to technical difficulties with black, black pieces are not actual terra sigillata, but are glazed to look exactly like terra sigillata. Please e-mail if you have any questions:

info@venetiancat.com

RM 1005 AUP-R (Red)

RM 1005 AUP-B (Black)

   $65.00 ea

63 BC - 14 AD What we know as the "dinner set" first appeared in this period.

Conspectus 18

Augustan

Reproduction Plate

Diameter: 9 inches (22.5 cm)

Concpectus 18 Plate and Conspectus 17   5 inch Bowl are available as a 3 piece set, and includes CUP 1003C, (above)

 $120.00 Add $10.00 for 7 inch bowl Please specify RED or BLACK

Source:Hayes, John W.

Handbook of Mediterranean Roman Pottery

pp45-47

SOURCE:

Conspectus Forms-Cups-Bowls, Plates

Note: Scale is accurate if printed on standard letter sized paper.

Figure 16 Plate and Dish Forms (scale 1:3): Conspectus forms 2, base as 12 or 18, 20.3 (platter) 21, 20.4 (two), 21 (late), 4 (late) 3.2 respectively

Figure 17 (opposite page) Cups and Bowl forms (scale 1:2):
Conspectus Forms 14 (large, small), 15 (large), 22, 32, 26, 27, 33, 36.4, 23.2 (bottom left), 34 (bottom right) respectively.

* A note on Black Pieces:

Due to technical difficulties with black, black pieces are not actual terra sigillata, but are glazed to look exactly like terra sigillata. Please e-mail if you have any questions:

info@venetiancat.com

RM 1006

$120.00

Available in Red or Black

Roman 1 Liter Reproduction Pitcher

Size: 7 inches tall (17.5cm) x 5 inches (12.5 cm) diameter

Bottom inscribed in Latin"Nunc est Bibendum"

(Now it is time for us to drink)

Photograph of Original

2nd-1st half of 3rd c. AD, also seen in Pompeii

$100.00

Shown here with beeswax on inside

Also available glazed inside

 Plain Roman Terra Cotta Pitcher

based on original above

(Holds 1 liter)

Pitcher is stone-burnished, and 100% food-safe

Size: 7 inches tall (17.5cm) x 5 inches (12.5 cm) diameter

$140.00

Also Available in Red Terra Sigillata or bronze finish (see Medusa Medallion below for example of bronze finish)

House of Iulia Felix Pitcher, Pompeii

(Holds 1.5 liters)

Size: 12  1/2 inches(32 cm) tall

Bottom inscribed in Latin"Nunc est Bibendum"

(Now it is time for us to drink)

This pitcher is not a reproduction, but rather was copied from a fresco in Pompeii from a house of the same name.

The original depicted here may well have been made of glass or metal.

$110.00

Roman Funerary Urn with Lid

Stone Burnished Terra Cotta

Size: 7" (17.5 cm) tall

SOURCE:

To the left is a photograph from JMC Toynebee's "Death and Burial in the Roman World." The upper left picture shows a group of urns in a burial chamber.

$25.00 each

  (Solid Red)

(Solid Black)

(Buff)

Surface Decoration on Buff-colored piece only

Small 4 inch Bowl

Size: 4 inches Diameter (10cm) x 1  1/2 inches (3.5cm) tall

Great for side dishes, such as nuts and olives

Set of 3

$45.00

One of each: Red, Black, Buff

3 Dipping Bowls

Size: 2  1/2 inches Diameter (6cm) x 3/4 inches (2cm) tall

Great for dipping sauces, such as Garum.

RM 1012-P (Plain)

RM 1012-R (Red)

$50.00

Available Plain or with Terra Sigillata finish

GARUM RECIPE: Click HERE

Garum Amphora Reproduction
(Holds 300 mls, appx 12 oz)

Stone burnished
Size: 9 inches (22.5 cm) x 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Plain is glazed inside, but available with beeswax.
Terra Sigillata is available coated inside with beeswax only.

The bottom has been broadened slightly from the original to allow the vessel to stand on its own.

Mini Garum Amphora
(Holds 50 mls, appx 1.5 oz)

Terra Sigillata finish, black or red
Size: 5.5 inches (14 cm) x 1 inch diameter (2.5 cm)

About the size of a tabasco bottle,this is perfect for throwing in your kit for a long march or for a special feast.

Comes with hand-knotted net bag made from hemp and with a cork

Another cool idea donated by

P. Dominus Antonius

(Anthony Dahm of Virginia, USA)

Unguent Jar

$12.00

This little jar is great for holding ointment or salves, just like the ancient originals, fits easily in a pack.

Plain, red terra sigillata, or black

Also available in custom colors

It is glazed on the inside, comes with cork. (Cork style may vary, depending upon supply)

1.5 inches  x 1.5 inches, (3.75cm) exclusive of cork

Idea submitted by

P. Dominus Antonius

(Anthony Dahm of Virginia, USA)

Dominus uses this jar to hold lanolin for his lorica segmentata (Roman body armor) so that it doesn't rust.

Photo of an original Roman pottery jar,

200 AD

height 11 cm

Photograph of Original Roman Amphora dating to 300 AD.

These lovely torpedo shaped vessels were frequently used by the Romans to transport concentrated wine or fish paste.

Intact, unrestored.

Height: 9 inches (22.5 cm)

Width: 3 inches.(7.5cm)

Provenance:ex Private English Collection.

Shown with a quarter in the foreground for scale

$50.00 (cork and holy water included)

Holy Water Mini Amphora

(Holds  appx. 1 oz)

Stone burnished

Size: 3 inches tall (8 cm)

Comes glazed on the inside, but is available with beeswax.

Filled with Holy Water from Lourdes

Another wonderful idea submitted by

Anne Damman, Michigan USA

$45.00 (cork included)

Holy land

Oil Flask Reproduction

(Holds 150 mls, appx. 5.5 oz)

Stone burnished

Size: 4 inches tall (10 cm)

Comes glazed on the inside, but is available with beeswax.

Great for storing olive oil for your lamps

Photograph of Original
Size:4 1/8" H. (10.5 cm)
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Holy-Land, c. 8th-7th Century B.C.

$75.00 (cork included) ]

Comes with Net Bag

(made with jute)

Click HERE

for Water Vessel Instructions and Care

HOW to MAKE YOUR OWN BAG:

Click HERE

Water Bottle for Soldier's Kit

HOLDS appx. 400 mls. 

Stone burnished

Size: 8" tall (20cm)

Weighs about 2 lb (920 grams) when full, and about 520 grams when empty. The natural clay body will keep water cool on hot days.

  All bottles come clear-glazed inside, but can be coated with beeswax instead for no extra charge.   Comes with cork.  Most regular wine corks will fit as well.

Easy to clean and care for- these are so much better than smelly leather pouches or gourds!

Special thanks to Leon Delgado of Legio XXIV Media Atlantia for thinking of making a clay water bottle instead of using plastic ones! 

CLICK HERE for COVERING IDEA

Left and center: Sensei Phil Perez of

Legio III Cyrenaica

RM 1016(Net Bag Only)

$25.00

 (Net bag only)

$25.00

Net Bags (hemp or Jute)

 Now available for folks that don't have the time or inclination to make their own.  These are handmade from hemp rope, in house.  They are removable, and come with plenty of extra rope so that a shoulder strap can be made to the length desired by simply braiding the ends and tying them in the middle.

Special thanks to Verena Mullins (left, blue dress), who so graciously showed us how to make the net bags.

RM 1017

 $110.00 (cork included)

Click HERE

for Water Vessel Instructions and Care

HOLDS appx.850 mls.  (about 30 ounces)

Weighs about 3.12 lb (1710 grams) when full, and about 1 lb 14 oz (860 grams )when empty.

This is a full scale reproduction based on the piece pictured below.  The inside is coated with beeswax, and is fully watertight.

Mazarron Roman Mines Canteen

with net covering

(made with hemp fiber)

$145.00 

NET COVERING

 Now available for folks that don't have the time or inclination to make their own.  These are handmade from hemp rope in house. 

This is NOT removable, and must be ordered ahead of time, as it is woven directly on the canteen.  Comes with en extra-long shoulder strap, that can be trimmed down if needed.

HOW to MAKE YOUR OWN COVERING:

Click HERE

Special thanks to Adrian Wink

(Marcus Ulpius Peronis,
COH I BATAVORVM MCRPF )  of the UK for providing photos and information.

The original was found along with an esparto grass canteen cover, in the Mazarron Roman mines, in Spain. A common canteen shape apparently. (Except in Britain) from the early second century context.

The thickness I would guess would be around 6-7mm for the main body of the vessel and around 5mm for the neck/rim.

The diameter of the vessel is 180mm (appx 7 inches)

The depth is in the region of 60mm (appx 2.5 inches)

      unglazed                                bronze finish (glaze)                             colored                                       

(click to enlarge)

Medusa Medallion

5 inches (13 cm) diameter

based on an original by Caravaggio

Glazed to look like bronze, each medallion is individually made by hand in a press mold and reworked to bring out the detail.  The mold was cast from an original sculpture made by Venetian Cat Studio.

Hole in top, ready to hang (also available without hole upon request)

unglazed, $40.00

bronze finish (glazed) $50.00

Colored $55.00 (permanently fired on, YOUR CHOICE of colors )

Metal handmade stand available, add $18.00 (made in house)

Special thanks to "Wren" of

LaWren's Nest for this cool idea  : )

and to Tony Dahm for the color idea : )

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