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LOT 0596
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
LARGE ROMAN AEGEAN TERRACOTTA AMPHORA
EARLY 3RD CENTURY B.C.
27 1/4 in. (7.8 kg, 69 cm).
EARLY 3RD CENTURY B.C.
27 1/4 in. (7.8 kg, 69 cm).
Tall and with a narrow base, two sturdy ribbed strap handles and a conical neck with a stepped profile; restored. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. example from Dura Europos in the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York, under ref. Middle Roman Amphora 7.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
