Pottery sherd

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This base sherd of Roman samian ware pottery was found at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. It dates from between 80 and 165 AD.

Scratched on the bottom of sherd is the Latin inscription 'Amamao', which translates as 'Love me, I love you.'

Brought to Scotland by the Romans, writing was a vital part of the bureaucracy generated by the army. Many Roman soldiers could read and write to some extent, and marked their names or even dedications on their belongings.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-521-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FX 250
• Date: 80 - 165 AD
  Between 80 and 165 AD
  
• Material: Samian ware; stamped
  Pottery / base sherd
  
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• What: Pottery / base sherd
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
  
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• Description: Sherd of Samian ware marked 'Amamao' to indicate ownership, from Camelon, Stirlingshire, 80 - 165 AD
  
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