Bronze colander repaired in Antiquity. This tableware was used to serve wine.
The wine-making process in Roman times differed from our own. The Romans did not rack the wine, so the lees were present in abundance, making the drink thicker. In addition, various spices, herbs, flowers, honey and other products were added to flavour the liqueur. The liquid had to be filtered using metal sieves or linen cloth before drinking.
Learn more:
- Collectif, Basilique et musée romain, Nyon. Note explicative, 1979; p. 27, n° 1.
