Roman Egypt to peninsular India (patterns of trade)

by Sunil Gupta | 1997 | 132,380 words

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This essay examines the early maritime trade between India and the Roman Empire, focusing on archaeological evidence from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. It analyzes artifacts from Mediterranean origin found in peninsular India and Indian Ocean regions, exploring trade routes, commodities, and business practices. It situates Indo-Roman tr...

Chapter 2 - Archaeological Indicators of Mediterranean Sea Trade

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Introduction (Mediterranean Sea Trade with Indian Ocean Lands)

1. Amphora (Double-Handled Clay Jars)

3. Bullae (Imitation Roman Coins)

4. Mediterranean Glass/Glassware

5. Mediterranean Bronze / Copper Artefacts

6. Terra Sigillata

7. Black Glazed Ware

8. Lamps of Mediterranean origin

9. Jewellery of Graeco-Roman design

10. Roman Swords

11. Beads of Roman Egyptian manufacture

12. Roman Statuary

13. Cameos (of Graeco-Roman workmanship )

14. Inscriptions/ Inscribed Pottery / Seals and Sealings

15. Papyrus Documents

16. Red Polished Ware

17. Rouletted Ware

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