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[Samos Cistern Type]
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Distinctive FeaturesBonifay and Piéri suggest that the designation Agora M273 has been incorrectly used, creating a heterogeneous group of amphorae (1995). Arthur (1998) sees this type as being a precursor of his Samos Cistern Type, and part of a series of similar ribbed amphorae common throughout the east Mediterranean between the third and sixth centuries AD. The body is ovoid verging on bag-shaped, the neck cylindrical with a slightly thickened, rounded rim. The handles are short and curved. The base consists of a short, stubby, solid spike.See characteristics | ||
Date RangeFourth to fifth centuries AD.Search: [4th century AD] [5th century AD] | ||
OriginLike the Samos Cistern Type, these were probably produced in the eastern Mediterranean islands or mainland (Arthur 1998: 166).Search: [Eastern Mediterranean] [Greece] [Greek Islands] | ||
DistributionOpaiţ reports its presence throughout the province of Scythia (Opaiţ 1996: 211), as well as at Athens, Thasos and Marseilles. He also notes an example found north of the Danube at Ciresanu.Search: [Black Sea] [Central Europe] [France] [Greece] [North West Europe] | ||
ContentsAt Marseilles, these amphorae have pitch on the inner walls, suggesting wine was carried (Bonifay & Piéri, 1995). Graffiti indicate a capacity of between 19.2 and 25.5 litres (Opaiţ, 1996: 211).Search: [Wine] | ||
CommentsPrincipal contributor: David Williams | ||
ClassificationOpait C3-1 |