Roman pottery transport amphora circa 100 BC, large red clay with small twin handles & ribbed curved neck mounted on a brass stand, height 51 cm, (with stand 60 cm), These amphora were filled with wine to Sustain Roman troops, travelling to Western Europe & Britain, found in the Mediterranean with certificate of authenticity
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Amphora - An ancient form of storage jar and one of the principal vessel shapes in Greek pottery, an amphora is a two-handled pot with a neck narrower than the body. In ancient times they were used as storage and transport vessels for olives, cereal, oil, and wine. The shape has continued to be used in ceramics to the present time.
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