Phocaean red slip


Phocaean red slip 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 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 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 FormsSee Hayes (1972, 1980)

FormStart DateEnd Date-
Hayes form 1375475-
Hayes form 1a375425
Hayes form 1b425475-
Hayes form 1c400450-
Hayes form 1d425475-
Hayes form 2370450-
Hayes form 2a370450-
Hayes form 2b425450-
Hayes form 2c370400-
Hayes form 3425600-
Hayes form 3a425450-
Hayes form 3b440500
Hayes form 3b/c440500-
Hayes form 3b/d440500-
Hayes form 3c440500-
Hayes form 3d450500-
Hayes form 3e475525-
Hayes form 3e/f475600-
Hayes form 3f500600-
Hayes form 3g500600-
Hayes form 3h500600-
Hayes form 4425450-
Hayes form 5460550-
Hayes form 5a460500-
Hayes form 5b500550-
Hayes form 6500525-
Hayes form 7480525-
Hayes form 8450510
Hayes form 9520600-
Hayes form 10570650-
Hayes form 10a570620-
Hayes form 10b570650-
Hayes form 10c570650-