Vase - Ceramic - Double-necked amphora

Amphora-shaped two-tier neck vase — dark patinated ceramic — H. 39 cm

Elegant ovoid-bodied vase resting on a small annular foot, with two long ribbon-like handles. Its silhouette is distinguished by a particularly worked neck: a concave lower section, highlighted by a projecting collar receiving the handles, followed by a slightly conical upper neck with an everted lip.

The dark brown-black surface displays warm tints, traces of wear and light deposits, especially noticeable on the body and the handles. These variations emphasize the volumes and give the whole a sculptural presence.

The construction of the neck and the placement of the handles offer resemblances with certain ancient Mediterranean ceramics. The geographic origin and the dating of this piece remain undetermined; no antique attribution is guaranteed.

Condition: wear, abrasions, deposits and surface irregularities visible in the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Former private collection, Amsterdam