Vessel of Verdvllvs

Various excavations at the urban archeological site of the Círculo Católico (Catholic Circle), in the San Pedro el Viejo area of Huesca, have revealed an impressive collection of urban archeology. Sections of three Roman roads can be clearly seen in the small piece of land in the south of what was Osca (Roman Huesca), along with the ruins of a domus (Roman house) with paving in opus signinum (broken tile and mortar) and opus spicatum (herringbone brickwork). The base of the walls of a small temple, or sacellum in antis, were also found there. It was linked to the worship of the god Dionysus (Roman name Bacchus). This is evidenced by some of the exceptional pieces that have been recovered from its immediate surroundings, on display in the Huesca Museum. These include this vessel from Calagurris (now Calahorra in La Rioja) from the second half of the 1st century. It is an excellent example of thin-walled pottery decorated with scenes of figures including the god Pan. It bears the seal of its maker, Gaivs Valerivs Verdvllvs.