Vindolanda Disk Necked Flagon Black & Orange Second

Details

Roman disk necked flagon with a colour coat finish and orange slip-painted decoration. 

 Slight seconds mean the item has some minor defects, such as cracking or staining, but the item is otherwise fine. This flagon has a slight chip on the rim, which occurred during the making process before the barbotine slip was applied. Please see the images.

 Materials

Earthenware, terracotta and barbotine slip coating.

Dimensions

Approx. 230 mm tall, 130 mm diameter

Production

This replica Roman pot has been hand-made in Northumberland by Potted History, inspired by original artefacts. It has been wood-fired in an authentic replica of a Roman Pottery Kiln at Vindolanda Museum to a temperature of between 800°C & 1000°C, using the same techniques the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in variations of the surface colour and texture. When ordering, you may not get the exact vessel photographed, and the colouring may vary slightly.  

Health and Safety

This is a Museum Quality Replica made using the tools and techniques that would have been used during the Roman era. This is an unglazed pot with a porous surface. It will absorb some of the flavours during the cooking process, adding to the flavour of future dishes. However, it also means that this pot does not meet modern Health and Safety standards, so we do not advise using it for cooking. When the Romans cooked in these pots, they applied sufficient heat to the pot and contents to ensure that all bacteria were killed. Heating to over 70°C for at least 10 minutes would have killed most disease-causing bacteria, and temperatures of 100°C would do even more.

Postage

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.