from Newstead, Roxburghshire
000-100-037-438-C © National Museums Scotland |
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Grinding bowl
This ceramic grinding bowl, also known as a mortarium, was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was probably made locally between 80 and 180 AD.
The grinding bowl has a stamp reading 'MF' which indicates the manufacturer.
Many mass-produced articles in the Roman world were stamped or inscribed by the manufacturers to indicate the makers, contents, dates or ownership, suggesting basic literacy amongst a wide section of the Roman population.
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000-100-037-438-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.FRA 1429 |
Date: |
Between 80 and 180 AD
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Material: |
Ceramic, reddish-brown; stamped
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Dimensions: |
11.00" D
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What: |
Pottery / mortarium
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Who: |
Newstead Collection
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Where: |
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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Description: |
Mortarium of reddish-brown ware, stamped to indicate manufacturer, from Newstead
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References: |
- Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. L, 5.
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