Prehistoric — Late Iron Age; 100 BCE - 50 CE
Tankard
A Late Iron Age copper alloy and wooden tankard dating 100 BCE to 50 CE. This tankard has a capacity of four pints. It is made from oak wooden staves covered in beaten bronze sheeting.
The handle was cast and attached separately. Both the tankard and what it contained would have been highly valued. It was probably used at large ceremonial feasts for the communal drinking of beer or imported wine. Drinking was an important part of feasts and ceremonies. Vessels such as tankards were often placed in rivers or graves after being used.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- O1755
- Object name:
- tankard
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- Production date:
- Late Iron Age; 100 BCE - 50 CE
- Material:
copper alloy, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 151 mm, DM (base) 181 mm, DM (rim) 168 mm, W (including handle) 197 mm, H 152 mm, DM (base) 183 mm, DM (rim) 176 mm, W (including handle) 196 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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