{"product_id":"intact-ancient-roman-wine-amphora-recovered-from-the-mediterranean-sea-off-the-coast-of-denia-southern-spain-c-150bc-50ad","title":"Intact Ancient Roman Wine Amphora - Recovered From The Mediterranean Sea, Off The Coast Of Dènia, Southern Spain - c. 150BC - 50AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Dénia in Southern Spain, this remarkably intact Roman amphora was once \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused primarily for the transport of wine, one of the most important commodities traded throughout the Roman world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessels such as this formed the backbone of Roman commerce, travelling aboard merchant ships that crossed the Mediterranean between Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, connecting the vast Empire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen bears the unmistakable evidence of prolonged submersion beneath the sea, where centuries of mineralisation, marine erosion, and natural encrustation have transformed its surface. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior displays extraordinary marine patination throughout, with surviving traces of salt, sand, and calcareous deposits preserved across the ceramic body, along with areas of erosion and coral-like encrustation.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis amphora is morphologically attributable to the ‘Dressel 1C’ horizon of Italic wine amphorae, based on its overall proportions, rim profile, handle configuration, and pointed spike base. Comparative analysis also reveals similarities to ‘Pascual 1’ type Hispanic wine amphorae. While the vessel shares many of the characteristic features associated with Dressel 1C forms, its overall dimensions (approximately 76cm in height) are smaller than the typical published examples, which often exceed 100 cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel is therefore best understood within the broader Dressel 1C morphological tradition of Roman wine amphorae, dating to approximately\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. mid-2nd century BC to mid-1st century AD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe custom metal display stand is included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is equally suited to a private collection, interior displays, galleries and museums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intact Roman Amphora Vessel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Roman Republic to Early Roman Empire - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 150 BC - 50 AD \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCivilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Republic \/ Early Roman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Provenance:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered off the coast of Dénia, Southern Spain by fishermen in the 1960s. Formerly held within an English private collection until this year (2026).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Terracotta \/ Ceramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maritime transport and storage vessel primarily for wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intact example with extensive original marine encrustation and sea-weathered surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Visible mineral deposits, salt residue, sand accretions, marine erosion, and coral-like patination throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented on a custom-made display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 760mm tall (vessel) \/ Approx. 830mm overall height on stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor enquiries please contact us via the contact form on our website, or email us at collectorscabinltd@gmail.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56654050558338,"sku":null,"price":5495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/78238816-32E7-4899-B907-C2D763CDA5B3.jpg?v=1778952134","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/intact-ancient-roman-wine-amphora-recovered-from-the-mediterranean-sea-off-the-coast-of-denia-southern-spain-c-150bc-50ad","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}