A rare stamp in the collection. A Late Roman amphora 1 stamp found in Limyra (Lycia, Turkey)
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https://doi.org/10.32028/9781803275017-14Keywords:
Late Roman Amphora 1, Amphora Stamps, Limyra, Lycia, CorycosAbstract
A recent program of stratigraphic excavations in the ancient city of Limyra (Lycia, Turkey) brought to light plentiful structural
and artefactual remains. Among the rich ceramic evidence, various objects drew particular attention, including a circular
monogram stamp on the neck of a Late Roman Amphora 1. The rarity of such stamps in combination with the find context
of the specimen from Limyra merited a closer study. This article first presents the archaeological context in which the stamp
was found as well as the stamp proper with regard to reading and provenance. It concludes with a discussion concerning
the distribution of stamps on Late Roman amphorae, and their significance as markers for organised exchange.
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