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Water pipe 

Water pipe, stout and tap

Water pipe, stout and tap

Lead and bronze

Probably a house with running water e.g. House of Pansa, Pompeii

Pompeii’s water was carried through a network of lead pipes; junctions, spouts and taps were made of bronze.

SAP No: 17022

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Where was this found?

Map showing where the water pipe, stout and tap were found

House of Pansa, Pompeii

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