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Late Roman Amphora with Dipinto

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Second half of the 4th–first half of the 5th century A.D.

Light yellow-gray fabric with inclusions.

Elongated, carrot-shaped body tapering to a deeply hollowed peg toe. Rounded shoulders merging into a long, narrow neck with a biconical molded rim. Two double-ridged handles with curved tops, attached to the upper neck and shoulders. Pronounced wheel-ribbing covers the body and shoulders.

Four-line dipinto in red on the neck and shoulder.

Intact. Comes with a custom-made solid brass tripod stand.

Height: 19.7 in. (50 cm).