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Ceramics home: Roman storage vessels (amphorae): 'Gaulish' wine amphorae.

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amphora

Accession number: 24383
Collection place: South Gaul
Production date: Roman; mid 1st-3rd century
Material: ceramic
Measurements: H 145 mm; W 272 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Gaulish wine amphora neck with two handles and graffito: 'MATVACI' (form: Gauloise 4, Peacock & Williams class 27, Pelichet type 47). From context 53/56.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Roman storage vessels (amphorae).
Sub-category: 'Gaulish' wine amphorae.

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