From Newstead, Roxburghshire
000-100-102-491-C
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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.
An administrative system existed to ensure that the Roman army was supplied with food and other goods. Quartermasters were responsible for obtaining supplies, and dealt with army craftsmen, various traders, and the native population.
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000-100-102-491-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland X.FRA 1435 |
| Date: |
80 - 180 AD
Between 80 and 180 AD
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| Material: |
Ceramic; with slightly elongated neck and rudimentary foot; restored
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| What: |
Pottery / amphora
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| Who: |
Newstead Collection
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| Where: |
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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| Description: |
Restored amphora with slightly elongated neck and rudimentary foot, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
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| 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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