A Greek twin-handled black glazed squat amphora, 4th Century B.C.

A Greek twin-handled black glazed squat amphora, 4th Century B.C.

Code: 1202

£350.00

Description: A twin-handled black glazed squat amphora, the body having a sharply carinated profile with a reserved band around the base. Shallow chips to the rim and body, an elongate hole on the shoulder and wear to the black glaze, particularly on the rim, but sound.

Size: 120 mm/4.7 ins. high and 143 mm/5.6 ins. in diameter between the handles

Culture: Greek South Italian Colonies

Date: c. 4th Century B.C.

Provenance: Ex Gert von Hassel (1944-2009) Collection, Germany, the collection formed 1970-1983.