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Amphora

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From Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Amphora.
000-100-037-443-C
© National Museums Scotland

Amphora

An amphora is a large, distinctive pottery container used to transport perishable goods over long distances. This pottery example was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It had been used to transport Spanish olive oil.

The amphora is partly restored.

Supplies were imported to the Roman forts in Scotland from a variety of places. Many goods were transported in bulk in large amphorae.


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Online ID: 000-100-037-443-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1436
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Ceramic; restored
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What: Pottery / amphora
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Restored amphora from Newstead
References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 269, Pl. LII, 1 
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