Carrot amphora

This is the most complete amphora discovered from Roman Exeter. Carrot amphorae are named after their similarity to modern-day carrots. They were used for importing exotic fruits to Roman Britain, probably dates from Palestine.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
27/1992/1
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit
Material
pottery
Common Name
carrot amphora
Simple Name
amphora
Period Classification
Roman (43-410)
Production Year Low
65
Production Year High
75

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carrot amphora