Greek Transport Wine Amphora, Custom Stand ca. 100 B.C. Item Number: 919299 $5,950.00 SALE PENDING

DescriptionA beauty! Ancient Roman - Late Hellenistic Transport Amphora, ca. 100 B.C. Dressel 1B type amphora, fine, rare torpedo-shape terracotta clay vessel with long cylindrical neck with two elegant side handles, and pointed base. Used in the late Greek/Roman era to transport wine along ports in the Mediterranean Sea. Found at the bottom of the sea in 1929 off the coast of Spain, complete with barnacles. Heavy, hand-forged, custom iron stand. Vessel itself measures 34"H x 17"W; with stand 54"H. Vase is intact with only minor rim chipping, and small chip to base as shown. A truly outstanding example, in superb condition. **Additional pictures available upon request**

ProvenanceAcquired in the early 1920s by previous owner's grandfather in Catalonia (Barcelona province), then gifted to son in early 1970s.