Roman Amphorae: a digital resource
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Beirut 1
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Distinctive FeaturesThis has a slightly bulbous neck, short projecting pointed rim (early examples) or folded band rim (late first BC-Augustan). As with all Beirut amphorae (first century BC to seventh century AD), and these should be seen as a continuous series. The handles comprise a flat central band moulding, concave on either side. They are attached from the rim face to the shoulder, curving inwards towards their base. The body is tronco -conical, ending in a hollow cone toe with a rounded end. Shoulders are rounded.See characteristics | ||
Date RangeTypical of the second half of the first century BC (c. 75-50 BC) to c. AD 10?Search: [1st century BC] [1st century AD] | ||
OriginNo kilns are attested, but the form is clearly local to Beirut.Search: [Lebanon] [The Levant] | ||
DistributionBeirut. The earliest exported examples to Cyprus are a mid first century AD development of the Beirut 2 type (Reynolds, 1999; 2000; 2005a).Search: [Cyprus] [Eastern Mediterranean] [Lebanon] [The Levant] | ||
ContentsPossibly wine. Some examples of the later versions of the Beirut amphora have their necks pierced (to aid the fermentation process). The presence of a liquid sealant may explain dark coloured stains running down the outer neck on many Beirut amphorae, including the Beirut 1.Search: [Wine] | ||
CommentsPrincipal contributor: Paul Reynolds |
