Roman — Late Iron Age-Roman; 1st-2nd century
Amphora
Two-handled amphora (Camulodumum type 186A; Peacock & Williams classes 17-18) made in southern Spain to transport fish sauce. Found in Lombard Street, City of London.
Amphorae came from different parts of the empire, containing a variety of foodstuffs. This meant that they varied in shape and size. Some round amphorae were for olive oil and came from southern Spain. Other amphorae were long and thin and held fish sauce or wine. These came from Italy, France or Greece. Much smaller containers for such things as dried fruit came from north Africa or Palestine.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A1227
- Object name:
- amphora
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Iron Age-Roman; 1st-2nd century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- WT 15000kg (15kg) (overall), H 770 mm, DM 310 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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