{"product_id":"roman-terracotta-amphora","title":"Roman Terracotta Amphora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginates from: \u003c\/strong\u003eItaly\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003e1st - 3rd Century AD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e11” H x 4” Ø \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA stunning example of a Roman amphora, built of early terracotta, dating between the 1st and 3rd century. A nice and scarce example of a vessel absolutely emblematic of the Roman Empire. Originally used as storage or transport vessels for oils, wine, or other higher value goods, often taken upon ships to transport across ports. Two loop handles used both as carrying mechanism but also as a means of fastening for transport via rope. A \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ebeautiful vessel, very symbolic of the Roman Empire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Washington, DC private collection. Purchased previously through Palmyra Heritage Gallery by repute. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"gallery elder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44319274270854,"sku":null,"price":1145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/8702\/2726\/files\/6B16C1DE-3B03-47DB-A394-786D9AFDF2E0.jpg?v=1788014475","url":"https:\/\/galleryelder.com\/products\/roman-terracotta-amphora","provider":"gallery elder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}