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Clay ostrakon: E.P.532

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

Titles

Clay ostrakon

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Description

Fragment of amphora jar (Gaza ware), with 2 lines of inscription in Greek, label for pistachio nuts (Pistac).

Measurements and weight

Length: 15 cm
Width: 12.5 cm

Find spot

Dating

300 AD - 500 AD

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Probably thrown

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.P.532
Primary reference Number: 64591
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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