Roman — Shipwreck amphora, Type Dressel 3 — 1st - 2nd Century A.D

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Shipwreck amphora, Type Dressel 3. Material: Pottery. Culture: Roman. Period: 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Dimensions: 84 cm x 26 cm diameter (without stand), 90 cm x 26 cm diameter (with stand). Condition: Good condition. Small missing part in the mouth. See pictures. Includes stand.

Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 1st - 2nd Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex Belgian private collection, S., Ghent, Ex Belgian private collection, G. H., Ghent (1974) Roman amphoras of the Dressel 3 type represent a distinctive category of amphoras used for the transportation and storage of goods in the ancient Roman Empire. Named after the German archaeologist Heinrich Dressel, who classified them in the late 19th century, Dressel 3 amphoras were prevalent during the 1st century CE and were primarily employed for the transportation of wine, olive oil, and other liquid commodities.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-shipwreck-amphora-type-dressel-3/.