Ancient Roman Bronze Patera, rare in complete condition
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Ancient Roman bronze patera in good condition, with a circular bowl on a ringed foot and a rare complete form dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring about 30.5 cm total length and 19 x 17.5 cm bowl, with olive brown to black patina and minor rim wear; Certificate of Authenticity available on request.
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Large high quality Roman bronze Patera with a circular bowl with integral handle, standing on a ringed foot. A rare find as the handle and bow are more often found separately.
There are incised decorations in form of a double border on the flared rim, inside the bowl near the rim and around the bottom. There are concentric rings visible on the bottom inside the bowl.
There is a smal piece missing in the flared rim, this was probably done on purpose in antiquity for efficient pouring.
In ancient times, a patera would have been used to serve food and drink at symposia/dinner parties or as an offering dish to pour libations of wine and other liquids at religious ceremonies.
Total length: ± 30,5 cm (including handle)
Diameter bowl: ± 19 x 17,5 cm
Total height: ± 8,5 cm
Condition: Very good solid and complete condition. Appealing patina which is a pallet of olive brown to black with areas of cuprite and malachite.
One very small hole in the bottom, visible signs of wear consistent with age and use, see images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Large high quality Roman bronze Patera with a circular bowl with integral handle, standing on a ringed foot. A rare find as the handle and bow are more often found separately.
There are incised decorations in form of a double border on the flared rim, inside the bowl near the rim and around the bottom. There are concentric rings visible on the bottom inside the bowl.
There is a smal piece missing in the flared rim, this was probably done on purpose in antiquity for efficient pouring.
In ancient times, a patera would have been used to serve food and drink at symposia/dinner parties or as an offering dish to pour libations of wine and other liquids at religious ceremonies.
Total length: ± 30,5 cm (including handle)
Diameter bowl: ± 19 x 17,5 cm
Total height: ± 8,5 cm
Condition: Very good solid and complete condition. Appealing patina which is a pallet of olive brown to black with areas of cuprite and malachite.
One very small hole in the bottom, visible signs of wear consistent with age and use, see images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 3rd century AD
Name of object
Patera, rare in complete condition
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
