Roman — Late Iron Age-Roman; 1st-early 2nd century
Amphora
Amphora were used to transport foodstuffs around the Roman empire. Their distinctive spike was designed so they could be stored upright, and excavation of shipwrecks has shown that it also helped to keep them stable when transported by sea or river. They were sealed with a clay, cork or wooden stopper, which was often covered in wax or resin. This amphora was found at Old Broad Street in the city, it originally came from southern France and dates from the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Archaeologists think that it had been used to transport olives.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A14699
- Object name:
- amphora
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Late Iron Age-Roman; 1st-early 2nd century
- Material:
ceramic, earthenware
- Measurements/duration:
- WT 15000kg (15kg) (overall), H 980 mm, DM 215 mm (body) (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 60%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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