Roman — Roman; mid 1st-mid 3rd century
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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.
amphora
Mediterranean; Crete
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