Ancient Roman Pottery Rare Roman wine amphora (amphora) with decoration, about 75 cm high - 75×27×21 cm - (1)

Magnificent large earthenware Roman amphora, standing in a small stand. The amphora has a rare model, with a very nice detailing! It concerns a long-shaped narrow round amphora with two small round handles and at the top an opening with a diameter of 11 cm. There are also several decorations (horizontal lines) around. These particular amphorae were used as a means of transport for wine. The item is intact, rare and in good condition. Over the centuries there have been some minor damage and cracks in the pottery, see the extensive photo collection for your own quality impression. Dimensions: about 74. 5 cm high, 27 cm wide (from ear to ear) , 21 cm wide (vase itself) and the spout has a diameter of 11 cm. Weight approx. 8 kilograms. Origin information: Purchased in 2021 from P. W. who acquired the item by inheritance. Previous provenance: from the old Dutch private collection of Mr. B, who legally acquired the item in 1994. The amphora was submitted for auction by him in March 2018 at an auction of Catawiki under number: 16769257. Important information: The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell / export this lot. Any license and import costs shall be for the buyer. BIDDERS OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION please note: due to complex regulations NO SALES AND SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION ! ! Due to the weight and vulnerability of the item, pick-up (Drenthe, The Netherlands) is preferred. SHIPPING ONLY POSSIBLE IN CONSULTATION! Extra service: the seller can, in consultation with the buyer, personally deliver the item to your home in the Netherlands (except for the Wadden Islands) for 195 euros; for Belgium and the northwestern part of Germany, the 'home delivery costs' are then 295 euros.