Late Roman Amphora with Dipinto

Late 3rd–first half of the 4th century A.D.

Light cream-gray fabric with inclusions of mica and ferrous minerals.

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.

Red-painted dipinto on the neck and shoulder.

Intact, with three stabilized cracks. Comes with a custom-made solid brass tripod stand.

Height: 22.8 in. (58 cm).