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Clay vessel
Amphora, squat, with cricle and dot decoration painted on shoulder in red and black. Vessels of this shape were often used in Late Roman life, but decorated versions were often reserved for burials and this example was found in a grave.
Diameter: 10.8 cm
Length: 18.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by British School of Archaeology in Egypt
Late Antique
Circa
301
-
600
Accession number: E.166.1912
Primary reference Number: 51507
Oldadmincategory: P
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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