Ancient Roman Bronze Cooking Pot - c 2nd century AD

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A large and well formed utensil with two applied ring handles. Excellent patina with evidence of fire encrustation. (6” in Height – 5 ½” in Diameter) 

Ancient Roman - circa 2nd century AD

In ancient Roman society, the wealthy had kitchens in their houses, but they did not cook in them themselves - they had their servants cook meals for them. Because of this, Roman kitchens were generally small and crowded, and in the back of the house where nobody would see them.

Commoners in the countryside most often lived with their entire family in one room of a small apartment building. So, it was impossible to have a separate kitchen. Instead, they cooked over a small fire or on a charcoal brazier, either in the courtyard or in their room.

Romans who lived in the city generally didn't have a courtyard, so they cooked on the brazier in their room, or they bought food in restaurants or from street vendors, already cooked. 

  • Inventory# PA-985
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