Ancient Roman Terracotta bottle - 12.5 cm
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Roman antique terracotta gourd-shaped utilitarian vessel, 12.5 cm high and 10.5 cm wide, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., with no restoration and two small chips at the neck, from a Belgian private collection and acquired in 2025.
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Description from the seller
A beautiful small Roman flask with a flattened lenticular shape, made of beige-brown terracotta with a uniform patina. The body is slightly convex on both sides and topped with a short neck that flares into a subtly defined lip. A typical utilitarian item, intended for transporting small quantities of liquids (water, oil, or wine).
Conservation: No reassembly or restoration; only two small old chips visible at the neck.
Roman period, 2nd to 3rd century AD.
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm.
Provenance: Formerly a Belgian private collection formed in the 1950s-1980s by Mr. H. P.
Honorary Consul of Belgium.
Sent via BPOST.
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Seller's Story
Founded in 1978, the gallery is dedicated to classical archaeology and ancient numismatics.
It is located in Brussels, in the historic Sablon district, a leading spot of the European antique market.
Translated by Google TranslateA beautiful small Roman flask with a flattened lenticular shape, made of beige-brown terracotta with a uniform patina. The body is slightly convex on both sides and topped with a short neck that flares into a subtly defined lip. A typical utilitarian item, intended for transporting small quantities of liquids (water, oil, or wine).
Conservation: No reassembly or restoration; only two small old chips visible at the neck.
Roman period, 2nd to 3rd century AD.
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm.
Provenance: Formerly a Belgian private collection formed in the 1950s-1980s by Mr. H. P.
Honorary Consul of Belgium.
Sent via BPOST.
An invoice certified by the expert will be given to the buyer.
Warning
No shipping outside the European Union.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Seller's Story
Founded in 1978, the gallery is dedicated to classical archaeology and ancient numismatics.
It is located in Brussels, in the historic Sablon district, a leading spot of the European antique market.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2ème au 3ème siècle A. D.
Name of object
bottle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
12.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
10.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Tunisia
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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.
