Vindolanda New Forest Style Flagon
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- Inventory on the way
Details
Roman flagon made in the style of flagons found during excavations at New Forest, in modern-day Hampshire.
a Race to £100K: Realising the potential of pottery.
We fired this item in the replica Roman kiln at Vindolanda Roman Fort, and part of the proceeds from its sale will be going to the Vindolanda, Realising the potential of pottery appeal.
Archaeologically, pottery is a treasure trove of information providing insight into many aspects of ancient life. Through research into pottery sherds, archaeologists can accurately date sites, make observations about what people were eating through the analysis of food residue, and better understand trade routes, which can help inform understanding of economy and consumption.
Additionally, pottery provides a window into customs and social practices giving us a fuller picture of the people who made, bought and used these objects. And because of the hands-on nature of pottery production, it is common to find evidence of the makers preserved in the surface of the clay, moments in time held in ceramic and visible to us thousands of years later. Pottery truly brings the past to life, and for that reason, we are supporting the Vindolanda Race to £100K: Realising the Potential of Pottery. With every purchase made from the Vindolanda Appeal Collection, we will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the fundraiser, allowing you to help whilst also getting your hands on a museum-quality Roman replica that was fired in a replica Roman kiln at Vindolanda Roman Fort.
Materials
Earthenware, terracotta
Dimensions
Approx. 270 mm tall, 125 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.
SHIPPING
We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are and how heavy your parcel is.
All UK items are sent using a second-class postal service.
All International items are sent using an international tracked service. Your tracking number will be sent to you via email.
If you wish to have an item sent via another service or have not received your tracking number, please get in touch with us.
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RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Please email us at: clare@rothburycreates.co.uk.
Then you can return it in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the item. We don't try to baffle you with nonsense terms and conditions. Including your order number with the returned package will speed things up. Please leave any packaging intact.
Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW