Roman — Roman; mid 1st-mid 3rd century
Amphora
Neck and handles of a Cretan amphora, form Dressel 43. Cretan amphorae are similar to Rhodian types, but smaller, wider and with thinner walls. This type of amphora was used for both wine and preserved fruit.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 35.134
- Object name:
- amphora
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Roman; mid 1st-mid 3rd century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 220 mm, DM (rim) 60 mm
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- Record quality:
- 40%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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