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961 - Dressel IB-type amphora, first third to third third of the 1st century A.D.
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Dressel IB-type amphora, first third to third third of the 1st century A.D. Wine amphora produced in workshops along the Tyrrhenian coast of Italy. Slightly rounded belly shaped like the abdomen of a bee with a long, extended foot. Angular break at the shoulder, which tapers flatly into the narrow, elongated neck, which widens slightly toward the top. The wide rim is flared outward, with a slight groove on the outside. The wide, solid band handles are attached to the outside of the shoulder and run nearly parallel to the neck to just below the rim, where they curve inward and merge into the neck. The body and shoulder are assembled from large shards with no missing pieces. Slight chipping along the fracture edges on the exterior has been covered with color-matched putty. The surface shows sinter and marine growth over large areas, in some places in thick layers. Height 119 cm. Width 31 cm. 32.68 kg. Please note: Pickup only, or please request a shipping quote before the auction! CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private collection in southern Germany (bequeathed specialized collection), acquired by the father in the 1970s and 1980s through the German art market. Condition: II -
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