Rebuilt Jug, Birrens

Large ceramic jug. Reconstructed using grey coloured cement. Has spherical body and a short wide neck. Nipped in at the rim to create a pouring spout. Small flat base. Applied handle from body to rim has simple ridge decoration. Sherds have a coarse orange matrix and one fragment has a diamond cross-hatch detail.   Romans are recorded as preferring wine, thinking north European beer too weak and inferior. However, there is a record of a retired legionary from Germany setting up his own business to supply beer to local army garrisons.  
Object no :
RPD0210
Collection :
The Roman Army
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
height: 245 mm diameter (body): 155 mm diameter (base): 75 mm
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Birrens
Accession number :
DUMFM:1936.247
Copyright :
NA
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