Ancient Roman pottery Amphora vessel – 17.5 cm

Ancient Roman Pottery Amphora VesselCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: Roman Imperial PeriodMaterial: Pottery Dimensions: Height 175 mm × Diameter 110 mmCondition: Archaeological condition. No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 1040The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the amphora vessel from J.P. in Eijsden, the Netherlands.The previous owner, J.P. from Eijsden, the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the vessel had previously belonged to a private collection in the Netherlands, reportedly dating back to the 1990s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This Ancient Roman pottery amphora vessel features a rounded body, a narrow mouth with a thickened rim, a prominent loop handle and an elongated pointed base. Its pale beige ceramic fabric and compact proportions reflect the established pottery traditions of the Roman Imperial Period, combining practical functionality with carefully executed craftsmanship.Amphorae were widely used throughout the Roman world for storing, transporting and dispensing... lees verder bij Catawiki