Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 300 CE. A small transport amphora, clearly coil-made, with small but sturdy handles attached to the shoulder and neck and a rolled rim; the end terminates in a flattened point. Lacking its cork and pitch stopper, the original contents of this amphora are unknown -- based on the shape, it may have been stewed fruit or salted fish (larger ones were used for wine, and more globular ones for olive oil). Amphorae formed the basis of the Roman economy -- storage vessels for transporting goods throughout the Empire, with examples found from North Africa to Britain. The pointed base on this one is standard, and was intended for storage in soft ground and for transport on ships by placing it through a specially-designed rack and roping it through the handles to others. Comes with custom stand. Size: 4.5" W x 17" H (11.4 cm x 43.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-New York Collection

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One handle has been expertly restored and the piece appears intact.