[SPAIN, 1st century A.D.] Dressel 9-type terracotta amphora decorated with beautiful marine concretions. High pointed body, topped by a cylindrical neck flanked by two vertical handles. Height: 92 cm. With its certificate issued on October 2, 1967 by Affaires Maritimes d'Ajaccio (lead missing). Amphora found at the tip of Cap Corse, near the island of Giraglia. Excellent condition. With its red-painted metal base. We would like to thank the DRASSM (Département des recherches archéologiques subaquatiques et sous-marines) for confirming the conformity of this certificate. The DRASSM will be happy to issue a lead certificate at the purchaser's request. Provenance : - Corsican private collection since 1967.