amphorae (graffito)

Description
Shoulder sherd of a Dressel 20 amphora with the letters IISTIV[...} scratched on after firing. This appears to be the personal name Aestivus. This is a well attested name, but the first occurrence of it known from Britain. II (ie e) for ae is a Vulgarism.
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Object detail

Department
Object/Archaeology
Signature & date
front:engraving:"IISTIV"
Subject notes
The graffito went unnoticed until 2004 when it was identified by G Bailey and interpreted by Dr RSO Tomlin.
Measurement details
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 16.5cm (L 6 1/2")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 8cm (W 3 1/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 2.4cm (D 15/16")
Documentation
Some excavation along the line of the Antonine Wall, 1981-5.; Lawrence J F Keppie; 1989; Proc Soc Antiq Scot
Field collection reference
MM82-002
Site Type
Site
fort annexe
kiln
coin(s)
Accession number
1983-008-001/001

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