Roman Shipwreck Amphora

An ancient Roman Tripolitanian Type large pottery transport amphora with a thick rim, cylindrical neck, short handles, and a hollow conical spike at the base. There is a stamped horse-shoe shaped symbol under the rim.

Tripolitanian Type 1.
Ca. 1st century AD.
Height: 33 1/2 in. (85 cm).
Intact, with marine incrustations.

Amphorae of this type were used for the storage and transportation of liquids, especially wine, olive oil, garum (fish sauce) and other foodstuffs.

Confer: F. Zevi. & A. Tchernia, "Amphores de Byzacène au Bas-Empire." Antiquités Africaines 3, (1969), pp. 173-214.

Formerly in the S. W. collection, Florida, acquired in the 1950's.

Inv#: 4159

$5,500

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