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amphora

Accession number: 26021
Collection place: Gaul
Production date: Roman; mid 1st-3rd century
Material: ceramic
Measurements: H 180 mm; DM 254 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Rim, neck and handles of Gaulish wine amphora (form: Gauloise 4, Peacock & Williams class 27, Pelichet type 47) with graffito 'CASSI'. [Dove collection no B3]
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Roman storage vessels (amphorae).
Sub-category: 'Gaulish' wine amphorae.