Roman - Pottery Amphora > Lot No. 739

Description:
2nd century AD. Light cream-grey fabric, elongated conical body with two long handles from top of neck to shoulder.

Measurements:
With stand: 14.5 Kg, 970 mm (38 inches). Amphora only: 740 mm (29 inches).

Condition:
Foot missing, otherwise excellent condition with some minor marine encrustation; offered with custom-made metal display stand.

Provenance:
From an old English collection.

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 950 - 1,430; USD 1,270 - 1,900)

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

Sold for: £870