No. 99521381

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Vase  - Terracotta
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€ 8
12 weeks ago

Vase - Terracotta

Vintage ceramic amphora with three handles and pointed base – hand-crafted – with metal stand – North Africa / Middle East – 20th century Object: Hand-crafted ceramic amphora Handles: 3 (tripod-handled) Period: Mid to late 20th century Origin: North Africa / Middle East (in style) Material: Terracotta / ceramic with polychrome decoration Height: approx. 27 cm Weight: approx. 1.6 kg Condition: Good vintage condition with patina and age-related wear Extras: Metal display stand included --- Description A decorative, hand-crafted amphora with three handles and a traditional pointed base, inspired by ancient Mediterranean vessel forms. The piece is decorated with colourful horizontal bands in green, yellow, red and light blue, characteristic of 20th-century North African and Levantine pottery workshops. The surface shows patina, abrasion, small chips and mineral-like deposits, giving the piece a rustic and authentic appearance. Inside, clear wheel-throwing rings are visible, confirming hand-made ceramic production. The included metal display stand allows the amphora to be displayed upright, since vessels with pointed bases cannot stand independently. A characterful vintage decorative object with strong visual presence. --- Condition Report Age-related patina and surface wear Small chips on rim and handles No structural cracks Metal stand with typical signs of age Please review all photos carefully; they are part of the description.

No. 99521381

Sold
Vase  - Terracotta

Vase - Terracotta

Vintage ceramic amphora with three handles and pointed base – hand-crafted – with metal stand – North Africa / Middle East – 20th century

Object: Hand-crafted ceramic amphora
Handles: 3 (tripod-handled)
Period: Mid to late 20th century
Origin: North Africa / Middle East (in style)
Material: Terracotta / ceramic with polychrome decoration
Height: approx. 27 cm
Weight: approx. 1.6 kg
Condition: Good vintage condition with patina and age-related wear
Extras: Metal display stand included


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Description

A decorative, hand-crafted amphora with three handles and a traditional pointed base, inspired by ancient Mediterranean vessel forms.
The piece is decorated with colourful horizontal bands in green, yellow, red and light blue, characteristic of 20th-century North African and Levantine pottery workshops.

The surface shows patina, abrasion, small chips and mineral-like deposits, giving the piece a rustic and authentic appearance.
Inside, clear wheel-throwing rings are visible, confirming hand-made ceramic production.

The included metal display stand allows the amphora to be displayed upright, since vessels with pointed bases cannot stand independently.

A characterful vintage decorative object with strong visual presence.


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Condition Report

Age-related patina and surface wear

Small chips on rim and handles

No structural cracks

Metal stand with typical signs of age


Please review all photos carefully; they are part of the description.

Final bid
€ 8
Elena Napoleone
Expert
Estimate  € 130 - € 200

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