Flagon Fragment

Object/Artifact

-

Trimontium Museum

Name/Title

Flagon Fragment

Entry/Object ID

L.2021.61

Description

Clear glass flagon rim and neck portion, from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Use

Tableware. Food and drink. Used by officers of the Roman army.

Context

These types of glass vessels would have been used to present the food and drinks before being served to the individual plates and glasses of the officers and guests.

Collection

National Museums Scotland

Category

Vessel
Food Preparation & Storage

Acquisition

Accession

X.FRA.3342

Source (if not Accessioned)

National Museums Scotland

Notes

Loan

Made/Created

Time Period

1st - 2nd century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Europe

Culture/Tribe

Roman

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Previous Accession Number

Other Number

ND

Material

Glass

Color

Green

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibition

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Caption

Label

These pieces of coloured glass came from flagons. beakers and bowls for serving or presenting food and drink to the officers. They were made from colourful glass, and often decorated.