Roman Terracotta Transport Amphora (Dressel Type 8) Late 2nd century B.C.–early 1st century A.D. Terracotta 37 1/8 in. high, 13 1/2 in. diameter (with stand: 37 in.)
This tall, slender amphora with a pointed base is characteristic of Dressel Type 8, used extensively during the late Republican period to transport wine from Italian production centers such as Campania. Its elongated body and narrow neck allowed for efficient storage aboard ships, while the pointed base could be set into racks or soft sand for stability. Amphorae of this type were a crucial part of the Mediterranean wine trade, linking Italy to distant markets across the Roman world.
