Lot Essay
Impressed stamps on the handles were often used to mark the date and place of export of the wine.
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1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
Details
AN EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN POTTERY WINE AMPHORA
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
With vertical twin handles and tall cylindrical neck, the conical body tapered to a small knob foot, inscribed stamps on handles, neck repair, on metal tripod stand
32½ in. (82.5 cm.) high
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
With vertical twin handles and tall cylindrical neck, the conical body tapered to a small knob foot, inscribed stamps on handles, neck repair, on metal tripod stand
32½ in. (82.5 cm.) high
Provenance
From an Asian collection acquired during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium