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amphora

Accession number: 26360
Collection place: Tarraconensis, Spain
Production date: Roman; mid 1st-early 2nd century
Material: ceramic
Measurements: H (surviving) 150 mm; DM (rim) 145 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Rim, neck and part of handle of wine or fish sauce amphora (form: Dressel 28, Peacock & Williams class 31). [image upside down]
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Roman storage vessels (amphorae).
Sub-category: Spanish fish sauce amphorae.