The largest, ancient Roman hollow measure or leather bag (tube) with the volume of 524 litres (more than two barrique barrels = 450 l). It was used in ancient Rome to transport liquids such as wine and oil. One culleus held about 20 amphorae. See also under Congius (with a list of all other ancient hollow measures) and Hollow measures.
Picture: © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2017
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