Lot 963
Roman Provincial amphora of the Dressel 38 / Beltran II A type, from southern Spain (Baetica), 1st – mid-2nd century A.D.
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Description
Amphora for the transport of spiced fish sauce (garum). Long foot, very wide at the top and tapering conically downwards, above it a pear-shaped belly breaking at the shoulder into a slightly funnel-shaped neck. At the mouth, a slightly convex lip hanging somewhat downwards on the outside. Directly below the lip, the thick, strap-shaped handles attach, running downwards with minimal clearance from the neck, curving slightly inwards, and joining the vessel body at the point where the belly meets the neck. Belly and shoulder reassembled from large sherds without losses. Light chips at the break edges on the exterior covered with colour-matched filler. Surface with patches of sinter and marine growth, almost covering the entire neck. Height 109 cm, wide 26 cm. 24 kg. CULTURAL ASSET! Note: Collection in person only, or please request a shipping quote prior to the auction!Provenance: South German private collection (estate specialist collection), acquired by the father during the 1970s and 1980s in the German art trade.
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