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Distinctive FeaturesThis is a short flat-based amphora type with a 'pulley-wheel' rim, and short rounded handles with one or more shallow furrowsSee characteristics | ||
Date RangeLate Augustan to first half of the second century AD.Search: [1st century BC] [1st century AD] [2nd century AD] | ||
OriginKnown to have been made at the workshops at La Muette and at the military Manutention in Lyon (Desbat, 1987; 2003). A kiln for this form is also known at Velaux, Bouches-du-Rhône (Tchernia & Villa, 1977).Search: [France] [North West Europe] | ||
DistributionLyon in France (Desbat, 2003).Search: [France] [North West Europe] | ||
ContentsWine is supposed.Search: [Wine] | ||
CommentsPrincipal contributor: David Williams | ||
Terres dâAmphoresTerres dâAmphoresThe above link will take you to the new digital database of amphora types and fabrics from Gaulish production centres, 1st - 3rd century A.D. (Maison Archéologie & Ethnologie, René-Ginouvès). |