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amphora

Accession number: L218/1
Collection place: South Gaul
Production date: Roman; mid-late 1st century
Material: ceramic
Measurements: H 148 mm; W 180 mm
Museum Section: Roman
Summary: Neck and handle of Gaulish wine amphora (form: Gauloise 1, Peacock & Williams class 28).
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Category: Roman storage vessels (amphorae).
Sub-category: 'Gaulish' wine amphorae.