FORVM Roman Bronze Askos (Pitcher) 1st
Roman Republic, Bronze Askos Pitcher, 1st Century B.C. We are pleased to offer Alex G. Malloy's personal collection of Roman antiquities. Mr. Malloy, now retired but consulting for Forum, was a dealer in antiquities for 40 years. We hope you find a few nice pieces here to enhance your collection. From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. An askos is an assymetric vessel imitating the shape of a leather wine-skin, with an off-center mouth, convex top, and single arching handle.