Greek black-glaze amphora, South Italy, c.4th century BC
Terracotta
Height: 56.5cm
12031
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Tall amphora in black glaze. A pair of handles with a central rib rise from the shoulder and turn at an angle to attach below the wide horizontal mouth arranged...
Tall amphora in black glaze. A pair of handles with a central rib rise from the shoulder and turn at an angle to attach below the wide horizontal mouth arranged in two tiers. The flaring neck marked by a low step above the shoulders. The elongated body is set on a spreading foot, again in two stages, marked by a narrow reserved band, another similar at the junction of the body and foot and another between the two sections of the lip. Intact, some misfiring to the inside of the mouth.
Provenance
Art Market, USASotheby's, New York, USA, Antiquities, June 14th 2000, lot 99
R.S.L. collection, London, UK; likely acquired at the above auction
Accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece.
