Pair of Small 8" and 9.75" Roman Amphorae – Marine-Recovered – Two-Handled Ancient Vessels

$600.00
A fascinating pair of slender, two-handled amphorae in the Roman Eastern Mediterranean style, said to have been salvaged from the sea floor off the coast of Lebanon. The vessels, measuring approximately 9.75" and 8.5" tall, feature the classic bulbous shoulder tapering to a narrow base, with both handles intact. Each amphora shows traces of marine concretion and sand, characteristic of long submersion. The smaller size suggests use for fine goods such as wine or oil samples rather than bulk cargo. A handwritten note found with the pair dates them to c. 100 BCE – 100 CE, placing them in the early Roman Imperial period when Phoenician ports along the Levantine coast thrived in Mediterranean trade. Details: Pair of small amphorae Heights: 9.75" and 8.5" Material: ceramic with marine deposits Origin: reportedly Lebanon (Eastern Mediterranean) Period: c. 100 BCE–100 CE (per note) Condition: stable with encrustation and sea patina From a Croatian-American collector of Roman antiquities, collected before 1970. Please note: While these are believed to be ancient Roman artifacts, provenance is based on a collector’s note and oral history; authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Offered for decorative or study purposes only. Perfect for display on a shelf, in a cabinet of curiosities, or alongside other maritime or classical artifacts. Check out some of my other antiques: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783279 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A fascinating pair of slender, two-handled amphorae in the Roman Eastern Mediterranean style, said to have been salvaged from the sea floor off the coast of Lebanon. The vessels, measuring approximately 9.75" and 8.5" tall, feature the classic bulbous shoulder tapering to a narrow base, with both handles intact. Each amphora shows traces of marine concretion and sand, characteristic of long submersion. The smaller size suggests use for fine goods such as wine or oil samples rather than bulk cargo. A handwritten note found with the pair dates them to c. 100 BCE – 100 CE, placing them in the early Roman Imperial period when Phoenician ports along the Levantine coast thrived in Mediterranean trade. Details: Pair of small amphorae Heights: 9.75" and 8.5" Material: ceramic with marine deposits Origin: reportedly Lebanon (Eastern Mediterranean) Period: c. 100 BCE–100 CE (per note) Condition: stable with encrustation and sea patina From a Croatian-American collector of Roman antiquities, collected before 1970. Please note: While these are believed to be ancient Roman artifacts, provenance is based on a collector’s note and oral history; authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Offered for decorative or study purposes only. Perfect for display on a shelf, in a cabinet of curiosities, or alongside other maritime or classical artifacts. Check out some of my other antiques: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=6783279 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP