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amphora

Accession number: 24750
Collection place: Palestine
Production date: Roman; 5th century
Material: ceramic
Measurements: L 152 mm; W 140 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: East Mediterrenean amphora handle fragment with a band of crude 'combed' decoration. Palestinian 'Gaza' Peacock and Williams class 46. From bottom of ash fill, stone chamber.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Roman storage vessels (amphorae).