Middle Roman Cretan Amphora [permalink]
Type
Typology Item
Not after (date)
460
Not before (date)
140
Broader
Cretan Amphora
Typological identification comment
This class includes amphoras generally identified in the ‟Amphore crétoise” (AC) series by Marangou-Lerat and specifically identified in the ‟Medio-romano cretese” (MRC) series by Portale and Romeo.
Bibliography
MarangouLerat1995
Bibliography
PortaleRomeo2000 (Gortyn)
Bibliography
Rendini1997 (Gortyn)
Bibliography
RomeoPortale2001 (Gortyn)
Chronology comment
The chronology of the types classified here is predominantly 3rd-4th century, but some begin in the Antonine era and some extend into mid-/late 4th to mid-5th century.
Has geographic origin
Crete
Belongs to Historical Period
Early Roman (Historical Period)
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Roman (Historical Period)
Belongs to Historical Period
Middle Roman (Historical Period)
Linked to

KP160 (Middle-Late Roman Cretan MRC3 Amphora)

KP019 (Middle Roman Cretan MRC2b Amphora)