Touch the ancient world – own a piece of history – but remember it belongs to all humanity
Touch the ancient world – own a piece of history – but remember it belongs to all humanity
$950.00
Second half of the 2nd–first half of the 3rd century A.D.
Light beige fabric with inclusions of mica and ferrous minerals.
Elongated conical body tapering to a deeply hollowed peg toe. Rounded shoulders merging into a long neck with a biconical molded rim. Two double-ridged handles attached to the neck and shoulders. Pronounced wheel-ribbing covers the body.
Intact. Comes with a custom-made solid brass tripod stand.
Height: 18.25 in. (46.4 cm).
For a similar amphora discovered in an ancient shipwreck in the Greek archipelago, see: Smithsonian Magazine — “Shipwreck Graveyard Has Been Found in Greek Archipelago”