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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1977.216.151
Title
Stamped Amphora Handle
Classification
Vessels
Work Type
handle
Date
90-140 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Hispania
Period
Roman Imperial period, Middle
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/287832

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta
Technique
Stamped
Dimensions
7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • collector's mark: TA ligature (A with top stroke of T above) in ink = Thomas Ashby
  • stamp and inscription: ACIRCI

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
From Monte Testaccio, acquired; by George J. Pfeiffer and Rachel Hartwell Pfeiffer, Cambridge, MA (by 1905), gift; to the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1905-1977), transfer; to the Fogg Museum, 1977.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Department of the Classics, Harvard University, Gift of Pfeiffer-Hartwell Collection
Accession Year
1977
Object Number
1977.216.151
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
The meaning of the word ACIRCI is unknown, and unparalleled in Western Europe. It does not appear to be a personal name, but instead probably comes from a townname, along lines similar to other Baetican towns such as Celti, Astigi, and Axati. The location of this particular estate, which is characterized by grey or buff clay, cannot be precisely identified, but either Baetica or Gallia Narbonensis are the most likely candidates. Baetica is supported by the shape of the vessels on which these stamps are found; Narbonensis by find-spots. The location of these stamps within Monte Testaccio suggests the date.

Verification Level

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