Fragment of a cup of samian ware

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This fragment of a cup 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 stamp 'Probvs f' is on the bottom of the cup, meaning 'Probus made this'.

Many mass-produced articles in the Roman world were stamped or inscribed by the manufacturers to indicate the makers, contents, dates or ownership, which suggests basic literacy amongst a wide section of the Roman population.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-454-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1552
• Date: Between 140 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Samian ware; stamped PROBUS F
  Pottery / cup / fragment
  
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• What: Pottery / cup / fragment
  
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
• Event:
• Description: Fragment of a cup of Samian ware, stamped to indicate manufacturer, from Newstead
  
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