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1147 - Mediterranean amphora. ITALY, ca. second half of the 1st century BCE. Roman wine amphora of Italian origin, made of fired clay, with typical marine patina and marine growth. Known as Type Dressel 1 B; due to its comparatively high rim, it is classified as a late form (old chip on the rim). Site of discovery: off the coast of Pomonte on the island of Elba, at a depth of 40 m. Recovered in 1960. All information is based on the classification by underwater archaeologist Gerhard Kapitän, Syracuse, 1977. Documentation enclosed. Comes with a matching, custom-made cast-iron stand on three volute feet. // Addendum on October 15, 2026: Height of amphora: approx. 109 cm; height with stand: approx. 115.5 cm.
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€650 - 1,300Sale fees
Mediterranean amphora. ITALY, ca. second half of the 1st century BCE. Roman wine amphora of Italian origin, made of fired clay, with typical marine patina and marine growth. Known as Type Dressel 1 B; due to its comparatively high rim, it is classified as a late form (old chip on the rim). Site of discovery: off the coast of Pomonte on the island of Elba, at a depth of 40 m. Recovered in 1960. All information is based on the classification by underwater archaeologist Gerhard Kapitän, Syracuse, 1977. Documentation enclosed. Comes with a matching, custom-made cast-iron stand on three volute feet. // Addendum on October 15, 2026: Height of amphora: approx. 109 cm; height with stand: approx. 115.5 cm.
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