Fragment of an amphora

Amphorae are large, distinctive pottery containers used to transport perishable goods over long distances. This fragment of a Roman amphora was found at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD.

The amphora has been stamped with the name of the manufacturer, 'M.I.M'.

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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Online ID:	000-100-036-690-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FR 9
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Ceramic
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What:	Pottery / amphora / sherd
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Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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Description:	Amphora fragment, stamped to indicate manufacturer, from Newstead
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