Ancient Roman Roman cup in cast bronze - Dragendorff 29 - 1st century AD

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 1,600 - € 1,800
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Description from the seller

Bronze Roman coupe.
Cast bronze Roman cup, following the Dragendorff 29 model, with relief decoration.
The body is decorated in relief with a design of scrolls on two levels.
The base is moulded.
Three small holes for future suspension, two of which were previously sealed by an artist.
Roman Empire, 1st century AD.
Dimensions: diameter 10.1 cm - height 4.2 cm.
An exceptional piece

Provenance: Germany, D.E.R.
Previous provenance history: German private collection B.M., Bonn, acquired in 1997 from the Alys Faust gallery, Cologne.

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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items are shipped with insurance coverage up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating their provenance.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Bronze Roman coupe.
Cast bronze Roman cup, following the Dragendorff 29 model, with relief decoration.
The body is decorated in relief with a design of scrolls on two levels.
The base is moulded.
Three small holes for future suspension, two of which were previously sealed by an artist.
Roman Empire, 1st century AD.
Dimensions: diameter 10.1 cm - height 4.2 cm.
An exceptional piece

Provenance: Germany, D.E.R.
Previous provenance history: German private collection B.M., Bonn, acquired in 1997 from the Alys Faust gallery, Cologne.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items are shipped with insurance coverage up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document indicating their provenance.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1er siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Roman cup in cast bronze - Dragendorff 29 - 1st century AD
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1997
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
FranceVerified
3927
Objects sold
99.63%
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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