Rare Large Macedonian Transport Amphora w/ Encrustation
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Eastern Europe, Macedonia (sphere of Greek influence), ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A marvelous and massive pottery transport amphora, enveloped in rich marine encrustations from centuries spent on the ocean floor! Transport vessels like this example were typically not adorned with painted decorations or applied details, though some display stamped markings denoting the materials contained within. The piriform body would have held large quantities of preserved meat, fruit, or other consumable substances. Size: 15.7" W x 21.9" H (39.9 cm x 55.6 cm); 33.9" H (86.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Owen collection, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1990s from a US-based dealer
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#181685
Eastern Europe, Macedonia (sphere of Greek influence), ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A marvelous and massive pottery transport amphora, enveloped in rich marine encrustations from centuries spent on the ocean floor! Transport vessels like this example were typically not adorned with painted decorations or applied details, though some display stamped markings denoting the materials contained within. The piriform body would have held large quantities of preserved meat, fruit, or other consumable substances. Size: 15.7" W x 21.9" H (39.9 cm x 55.6 cm); 33.9" H (86.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Owen collection, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1990s from a US-based dealer
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#181685
Condition
Professionally repaired and restored, but all done very well and difficult to notice. Nicks and abrasions to surface as shown. Great presentation with rich sea encrustations throughout.
Buyer's Premium
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Rare Large Macedonian Transport Amphora w/ Encrustation
Estimate $2,600 - $3,900
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Auction Curated By
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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