Classical Roman Natural Specimens

A rare Imperial Egyptian porphyry low column or socle/stand for a vase, bust or other object Such objects would have had a proud place in a library of an...

A large and beautifully encrusted ancient Roman Amphora, sea salvaged and dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. Salvaged from the depths of the Mediterranean, this large vessel was lost in some ancient shipwreck. Once filled with the produce of the classical world, it has been transformed into a magnificent marine sculpture, covered with signs of marine life, snails, sponges, molluscs, sea urchins and barnacles. A very decorative piece. Measures: Height 33.5 inches. Provenance: Reputedly salvaged by the famous explorer, Jacques Cousteau...

Amphora shaped glass bottle Eastern Mediterranean, Roman Period, circa 4th century AD. Amber-colored glass. Blown Amphora shaped perfume bottle of a ra...

A large and beautifully encrusted ancient Roman transport Amphora, sea salvaged and dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. Salvaged from the depths of the Mediterranean, this large vessel was lost in some ancient shipwreck. Once filled with the produce of the Classical world, it has been transformed into a magnificent marine sculpture. In classification, this Amphora seems to conform to Peacock and Williams group 66; its origin of manufacture may be northern Palestine or Lebanon and it may once have contained wine. A very decorative piece. Measures: Height: 33 inches. Width: 18 inches. Provenance: Reputedly salvaged by the famous explorer, Jacques Cousteau...