Fragment of a platter

This fragmentary platter of samian ware pottery was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 140 and 180 AD.

The name 'Domiti' is crudely scratched on the bottom of the platter, meaning '(Property) of Domitius'.

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 on their belongings.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-451-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 1508
Date:	Between 140 and 180 AD
Material:	Samian ware; inscribed
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What:	Pottery / platter / fragment
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Fragment of a platter of Samian ware, marked 'Domiti' to indicate ownership, from Newstead
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