Lot 964
Late Roman amphora from North Africa (cylindrical body type, big variant), mid 5th - mid 7th century A.D.
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Description
Amphora for the transport of garum (fish sauce) or wine, in orange-fired clay with an elongated, wide cylindrical body. The lower section curves inward to a pointed toe. The low, slightly convex shoulder is set off from the cylindrical body by a gentle transition, flowing seamlessly into the neck in the shape of a steep truncated cone. Two strap handles, slightly drawn upward, attach at the neck and curve gently down to the shoulder. At the mouth, slightly outward-curving, pronounced lip rim. Small chip to the lip rim, otherwise intact. Surface almost entirely covered by a thin layer of marine growth and incrustations. Height 112 cm, wide 35 cm. 20.20 kg. Attention: Self-collection or please get a shipping quote prior to bidding! CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: South German private collection (estate specialist collection), acquired by the father in the 1970s and 1980s through the German art trade.
Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
