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.
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.