Cheese strainer

The holes in the base of this Roman pot show it was used for making cheese. It was found during excavations in Exeter.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
8/1953/4
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Exeter Excavation Committee / Fox, Aileen, Lady
Material
potterygreyware
Common Name
cheese strainer
Simple Name
vessel
Period Classification
Roman (43-410)

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