ampulla
- Museum number
- 1881,0719.62
- Description
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Ampulla; clay; flat, circular sides with designs in relief. On each side is a series of concentric patterns, separated by plain borders, mostly double. At the centre is a rosette, surrounded by two bands of studs, and an outer band of radiating curved ridges. Both sides come from moulds produced from the same archetype. The mouth is largely broken away and the surface on one side slightly damaged. Pale orange-brown fabric with a scatter of white sand inclusions.
- Production date
- 480-650 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Height: 3 inches
- Curator's comments
- Terracotta IV
Purchased: Greville J. Chester. Acquired in Alexandria.
Late Roman, about AD 480-650.
Bibliog: Murray 1907: pl. v:5.
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- heavy flaking (October 2015)
- Acquisition date
- 1881
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1881,0719.62
- Additional IDs
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Miscellaneous number: OA.2412
