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Dressel 2-4 amphoras
A tall cylindrical amphora with angular shoulders, characteristic
bifid handles and a beaded rim. This is the most important
wine amphora of the early imperial period, both produced in many
regions (notably Italy, Gaul, Spain and the Eastern Mediterranean, but
also southern Britain) and exported widely.
Illustration from Dressel's typology
Roman Amphorae: a digital resource
(University of Southampton, 2005) Access to this resource requires agreement to terms and conditions.
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Distribution of Dressel 2-4 amphoras in Britain
Roman Pottery in Britain
(Tyers 1996)
- Fabric code: DR2-4 (p.90)
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Dressel 2-4 amphoras
National Roman Fabric Reference Collection
(Dore and Tomber 1998, Museum of London [online])
(Dore and Tomber 1998, Museum of London [online])
- Fabric code: BAT AM 1 (Baetican (Early) amphorae 1, p.84).
- Fabric code: CAM AM 1 (Campanian (Black sand) amphorae 1, p.88).
- Fabric code: CAM AM 2 ((Northern) Campanian amphorae 2, p.89).
- Fabric code: CAT AM (Catalan amphorae, p.91).
- Fabric code: ITA AM 2 (Italian? (Feldspathic) amphorae 2, p.98).
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Worcestershire ceramics online database
(Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service)
(Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service)
- Fabric no. 42.2 (Dressel 2-4 type amphora (Catalan fabric))
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Museum of London ceramics catalogue
(Museum of London) Catalogue includes some images, but may include vessels of other types.
(Museum of London) Catalogue includes some images, but may include vessels of other types.
Dressel 2-4 amphoras
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