Garum Flask / Amphora
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Handcrafted Replica Roman Garum Bottle – A Taste of Ancient Rome
Details
Garum was a popular condiment during the Roman era, used in a vast array of recipes. Although recipes varied between producers, the fundamental process remained the same—fermenting fish and salt to create a rich, savoury sauce.
One of the best-known varieties was Gari Flos Scombri (Flower of Garum), which was packaged in distinctive, slim, single-handled flasks and transported across the empire. This iconic bottle was so widely recognised that it even appears in a mosaic discovered in Pompeii.
And if you’re not already tempted by this fishy delicacy, let Roman writer and scholar Pliny describe it for you:
"Consisting of the guts of fish and the other parts that would otherwise be considered refuse; these are soaked in salt, so that garum is really liquor from the putrefaction of these matters." (Yum!)
Sauce not included.
Materials
Earthenware clay
Dimensions
Height: Approx. 275 mm
Diameter: Approx. 100 mm
Production
This museum-quality replica has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, inspired by original ancient artefacts.
- Handcrafted using traditional techniques
- Wood-fired in an authentic replica of a Roman pottery kiln at Vindolanda Museum
- Fired between 800°C - 1,000°C, using the same techniques as Roman potters nearly 2,000 years ago
- Each piece is unique, with variations in surface colour and texture, just as seen in original Roman pottery
Health & Safety
This is a museum-quality replica, created using authentic Roman-era tools and techniques. As this is an unglazed pot with a porous surface, it will absorb some of the flavours of stored food, adding depth to future dishes. However, it does not meet modern health and safety standards, so we do not advise using it for food storage.
The Romans relied on high temperatures to kill bacteria in their cooking. Heating food to over 70°C for at least 10 minutes would have eliminated most harmful bacteria, while boiling at 100°C would have been even more effective.
Ordering Information
- 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
- 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.
Shipping
- Standard shipping: Sent via second-class postal service.
- Faster delivery: If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.
Bring a piece of Roman culinary history into your collection – order your replica garum bottle today!
SHIPPING
'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready.
'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.
We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.
All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks
RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at
clare@rothburycreates.co.uk
Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.
Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW
PRODUCT VARIATION
Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences. Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens. Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share. If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering.
