Eastern sigillata D (ESD, also known by the regional designation Cypriot sigillata) is a Roman-period tableware, or terra sigillata, produced in Cyprus. The term 'ESD' was coined by R. Rosenthal in 1978[1] as an extension of the nomenclature established by Kathleen Kenyon at Samaria.[2]

Eastern Sigillata D
Eastern Sigillata d/Cypriot sigillata 'feeder' jug.

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Further reading

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  • Hayes, John. 1985. Sigillate Orientali in Enciclopedia dell'arte antica classica e orientale. Atlante delle Forme Ceramiche II, Ceramica Fine Romana nel Bacino Mediterraneo (Tardo Ellenismo e Primo Impero), Rome: 1-96.

References

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  1. ^ R. Rosenthal. (1978). The Roman and Byzantine Pottery, in: E. Stern, Excavations at Tel Mevarakh (1973-1976) (Qedem. Monograpohs of the Institute of Archaeology 9) Jerusalem 1978, 14-19.
  2. ^ Crowfoot, J. W., Crowfoot, G. M. H., Kenyon, K. M., & Palestine Exploration Fund. (1957). The objects from Samaria. London: Palestine Exploration Fund.