Roman — Roman
Amphora
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:
- 83.461/23a
- Object name:
- amphora
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Roman
- Material:
ceramic
- Measurements/duration:
- H 980 mm, DM 270 mm (overall), H 960 mm, DM 270 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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