Roman — Iron Age; Roman; 1-200
Flagon
This is a Roman flagon, they were made from earthenware- a hard and rough type of pottery. They were used across the empire to store and pour liquids, such as wine, beer, water and olive-oil. This one was made in the greater London-Hertfordshire area between 1-200 CE, and was found in the city at Holborn. It seems that the owner put five holes into this flagon, perhaps to turn it into a strainer!
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 2711
- Object name:
- flagon
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Iron Age; Roman; 1-200
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 420 mm, DM 290 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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