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Stamped Amphora Handle
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The meaning of the word ACIRGI 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.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
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.
Transfer from Department of the Classics 1977.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Transfer from the Department of the Classics Harvard University Gift of Pfeiffer-Hartwell Collection
Title: Stamped Amphora Handle
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The meaning of the word ACIRGI 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.
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