Roman Transport Amphora

Roman Transport Amphora

Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

Description

Roman Transport Amphora, ca. 1st-2nd Century AD. Sea-salvaged wine amphora, with twin handles, a deeply ribbed body, and a pointed foot. The vessel preserves varied marine encrustation across its surfaces, including deposits of calcium, shell, and coral, consistent with its prolonged submersion in a marine environment. Mounted. Ex-private Florida collection; Artemis Gallery, 27 February 2017. H. 23" W. 8 1/2" (58.4 cm x 21.6 cm) ; Height with mount 25 1/4" (64 cm)..