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962 - Roman provincial amphora of the Dressel 20 type, from southern Spain (Baetica), 1st–3rd centuries A.D.
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Roman provincial amphora of the Dressel 20 type, from southern Spain (Baetica), 1st–3rd centuries A.D. Amphora used for transporting spicy fish sauces (garum). A rounded body, only slightly elongated, with a small and very short, stubby foot. Above the shoulder, the body transitions to a narrow, spindle-shaped neck. At the mouth, a wide, outwardly flared, horizontally double-conical rim with a slightly rounded break. In the middle of the neck, the thick, round-barred handles attach horizontally; they curve gently downward and extend vertically to the shoulder. The body and shoulder are assembled from large shards with no missing pieces. Slight chips along the outer break edges have been covered with color-matched putty. The surface has scattered spots of sinter and marine growth; height 83 cm. Width 54 cm. 34 kg. Please note: Pickup only, or please request a shipping quote before the auction! CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private collection in southern Germany (special collection bequeathed), acquired by the father in the 1970s and 1980s through the German art market. Condition: II -
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