Piece of a handle

This handle of a Roman pan, of a type also known as a patera, was found at the site of the Roman fort at Cardean in Perthshire. It was used at the fort between 82 and 87 AD.

The handle has been stamped with the name of the manufacturer, 'Cipi Po...', which is short for P. Cipius Polibius.

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:	000-100-037-597-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRD 2
Date:	Between 82 and 87 AD
Material:	Cast bronze; stamped on shank
Dimensions:	3.40" L
What:	Patera handle / portion
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Cardean
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Description:	Part of a cast bronze patera handle, stamped to indicate manufacturer, from Cardean
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