Roman - Large Pottery Amphora > Lot No. 740

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. A very large amphora vessel; the fabric in red clay with pale outer skin (with some flaking to one area); the rim with one ring of ornament and with two large handles.

Measurements:
72 Kg including stand, 1.10 m tall

Condition:
Fine condition, no cracking; area of surface flaking to one side only and small patch of modern blue paint (easily removed). With iron stand.

Provenance:
From an old English collection.

Comments notes:
Due to the size and weight of this lot, the buyer must arrange collection.

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 990 - 1,490; USD 1,270 - 1,900)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £750