Bucket
Description
This wooden bucket was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It is a well-preserved example of stave construction, a popular technique used by Roman carpenters for vessels. It dates from between 140 and 180 AD. Photo © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
140-180 CE
Local ID:
X.FRA 1201
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Citation:
Clarke, D.V., Breeze, D.J., and Mackay, G. The Romans in Scotland. An introduction to the collections of the National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland. Edinburgh: National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland, 1980, p 58.
Materials:
Oak, Iron
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
2nd Century CE
Classification:
Bucket
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland