Byzantine Terracotta Amphora - Found in Nizip
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Byzantine, from Nizip near Gaziantep in eastern Turkey, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. This Byzantine ceramic amphora was found in Nizip, near the ancient city of Gaziantep in southeast Turkey, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the globe. Its form is quite voluminous with a wide mouth and was likely used to store wine or perhaps olive oil. The loop handles are charmingly rough-hewn and the body is adorned with incised geometric motifs - a zigzag pattern on the shoulder and an amplified zigzag pattern on the body. 9.88"W x 8.50"H (25.08 W x 21.59 H cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private collection of William Dale, a career diplomat stationed in Turkey in the early 1960's, who acquired a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern treasures during his tenure.
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Provenance: Ex-Private collection of William Dale, a career diplomat stationed in Turkey in the early 1960's, who acquired a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern treasures during his tenure.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
Condition
Small chips at rim and base. One handle reattached. Normal surface wear. Else intact and excellent condition.
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Byzantine Terracotta Amphora - Found in Nizip
Estimate $500 - $1,000
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