Roman Amphorae: a digital resource
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Gauloise 13
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Distinctive FeaturesThis is a thick-walled heavy amphora with solid handles which recalls the Dressel 20. The base is either flat or is in the form of a pointed button. The rim is usually triangular in section but it can also be rounded. The handles are curved at the bottom and jutt out at the top, which creates a sort of horn at the level of the upper attachment. The lower attachment of the handles is made by perforation of the body. The handles are sometimes decorated by pointed or line incisions: three types can be distinguished although whole forms are rare (Baudoux et alii, 1998).See characteristics | ||
Date RangeThird to fourth centuries AD, possibly continuing to the beginning of the fifth century.Search: [3rd century AD] [4th century AD] [5th century AD] | ||
OriginTwo workshops are known at Cambrai (Nord) and at Bourlon (Pas-de-Calais).Search: [France] [North West Europe] | ||
DistributionBelgic Gaul.Search: [France] [North West Europe] | ||
ContentsUnknown, but possibly nut oil? (Laubenheimer, 2000)Search: [Olive Oil] | ||
CommentsPrincipal contributor: Fanette Laubenheimer | ||
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). | ||
