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Dr
David
Williams
Dept of Archaeology
University of Southampton
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[Almagro 51A & B]
others in this subgroup [Almagro 51C] | ||
Distinctive FeaturesA very small amphora with a large collar rim to which both handles are joined. The base is a small enclosed point, not really a spike. It was first identified by Dias Diogo and classified as Lusitana 10 (1991) .See characteristics | ||
Date RangeNo well-dated context is known, but the form seems to be late in date. | ||
OriginSome examples are known from Setúbal and Tróia, on both banks of the mouth of the river Sado in Portugal. The fabric characteristics clearly indicate a local production.Search: [North West Europe] [Portugal] | ||
DistributionSado valley and other sites in Portugal.Search: [North West Europe] [Portugal] | ||
ContentsNo good evidence. Maybe some variety of fish-sauce, since the type seems to be produced at kiln centres near fish processing factories.Search: [Fish Sauce] | ||
CommentsPrincipal contributor: David Williams | ||
ClassificationLusitana 10 |