| Author |
 Replies: 179 / Views: 15,771 |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 Spain
2752 Posts |
What a lovely piece Bob!...Another super addition.
The barnacles actually give it really nice character.
What would the approximate overall dimensions have been when in one piece?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
7066 Posts |
Thanks, Paul. Not sure about the pre-fragmented dimensions, but certainly pretty big. This fragment is, of course, just the upper section of the amphora. It's quite clear that the outward curvature of the shoulders would have continued a bit beyond the 32 cm width of this piece, prior to tapering inward toward the base. So, a perhaps couple of feet in height, maybe?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
An interesting update indeed, Bob, and the barnacles help to tell the story.
Barnacles need a flow of water bringing them food, and will have attached themselves to the neck of the amphora shortly after it first lay exposed on the sea bed or sea shore. The encrustation is fairly light indicating that it did not take long for the piece to be covered by mud and silt, so those barnacles have been dead for a very long time. It is fascinating to look at these little arthropods and see that they have not changed in two and a half thousand years.
Thanks for posting.
|
|
Moderator
United States
34408 Posts |
That is pretty cool Bob. Another super pick-up! I was at the Tampa Museum of Art recently and thought of this thread when I saw a graphic with names and profiles of some common types of ancient vases:  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Thanks for the comments, guys. The barnacles do make the piece more interesting.
That's a helpful chart, Dave. I've got a few that are illustrated: a kantharos, oinochoe, two squat lekythoi, and fragments of amphorae. As for these Greek types, I also have a small olpe.
|
|
Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1120 Posts |
Bob, very nice additions to your growing collection. Quote:
...head (of Zeus?)  Not sure if it was this thread, but you were planning on getting some display cabinets. An updated group display would be great. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Quick update to the thread. Arrived today:  Roman c. 3rd century AD 10.8 cm (w) x 14.6 cm (h) (4.25" x 5.75") Description: Loop handle, bulbous body, flared rim, narrow base, ring foot, some mineral encrustations Ex-Alex Stanichev, Winnetka, CA |
|
Pillar of the Community
Spain
2752 Posts |
Another lovely addition Bob  I really like its simplistic shape and one area that does stand out is that nice looking flared rim. Congrats... Edited by Palouche
08/19/2022 05:23 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Thanks, Paul. I too am attracted to its simple form. That, and the low price I snagged it for!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Another really nice addition to the collection, Bob. I agree with Paul regarding the simplistic shape and the flared rim. It is elegant in it's simplicity.
Would the flared rim be for decoration, or would there have been a purpose for it to be shaped in that way?
Jim
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Quote:
Would the flared rim be for decoration, or would there have been a purpose for it to be shaped in that way? Good question, Jim. I've spotted other, similar rims on Roman vessels online, but have yet to see any info about their purpose. If this is a case of form following function, there must be a rationale at work here. But I don't know what it would be. Edit: Having given this a bit more thought, I wonder if perhaps the configuration of the rim was designed to be conducive to a cork or other type of plug/stopper. Someday I may be inclined to research this. Edited by Kamnaskires
08/19/2022 5:06 pm
|
|
New Member
United States
9 Posts |
I must say I didn't expect to find a pottery related post in this forum, but I'm excited to see it. I collect ancient art in many forms, I have a number of similar pieces including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Asian, near and far Eastern, and pre-Columbian. I even have a small handful of genuine masterpieces (TL tested by a reputable lab of course).
May I share a few of them here?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Welcome! Would love to see them. Best to start a new thread devoted to your collection. Looking forward to it. |
| |
Replies: 179 / Views: 15,771 |
First Page
Previous Page
Posted 02/24/2022 4:53 pm
