Romain — Mortarium — 1e - 3e siècle ap. J.-C.

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Objet : Mortarium. Matériau : Pottery. Culture : Romain. Période : 1e - 3e siècle ap. J.-C.. Dimensions : 53 mm x 215 mm x 245 mm. État : Good condition.

Repères de contexte : Romain. Datation indiquée : 1e - 3e siècle ap. J.-C..

Notice de référence conservée pour étude, comparaison et documentation.

Provenance : Ex English private collection, Cambridgeshire, acquired from various auction houses and collections before 2000 Roman mortarium pottery, also known as mortaria, were kitchen vessels essential in Roman culinary practices, specifically for grinding and mixing ingredients. These shallow, wide-mouthed bowls had thick, gritty interiors—usually created by embedding small, hard grit particles into the clay or using a coarse finish. This texture was ideal for crushing spices, herbs, and grains, similar to a modern mortar and pestle. Often made of reddish or buff-colored clay, mortaria were designed with a pouring lip, making it easier to transfer liquid mixtures or sauces. The utilitarian design and practicality of mortaria made them a common feature in both domestic kitchens and professional food preparation areas across the Roman Empire.. Fiche conservée au Musée Antikarts comme référence documentaire. Source documentaire conservée : https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-mortarium/.