Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments - 6 cm (No reserve price)
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Roman-era terra sigillata fragments, three red-gloss ceramic fragments from the 1st–2nd century AD, measuring 6 cm high by 11 cm wide, acquired in 2024 from a private collection in the Netherlands with a previous owner from the Netherlands since 1970; legal ownership verified; EU shipping only.
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Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments. 1st–2nd century AD. Acquired from an old Dutch collection dating from before 1990.
The three fragments are made of red-gloss, finely filtered pottery typical of terra sigillata, a luxury Roman tableware. They exhibit both relief decoration and smooth, high-gloss surfaces, characteristic of stamp-decorated bowls and dishes.
Linker fragment (largest piece)
This is a wall fragment with a slightly curved shape, indicating a bowl or dish. The surface is richly decorated with relief motifs. Stylized plants/leaves, figurative elements, and two persons. The slip is partially worn away, making the decoration less sharply visible.
Upper fragment (small):
This fragment appears to be an edge or upper wall fragment. It shows horizontal ribs and below that a decorative zone with relief, possibly floral or foliar motifs. The edge is thickened, which is typical for terra sigillata ware.
Right fragment
This is a wall fragment with a clear figurative relief, probably depicting two people, with one holding the other. There is also an animal figure within a decorative frame (a medallion). Here too, the slip is partially worn away, making the decoration less sharply visible.
Only ship within the EU!
Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments. 1st–2nd century AD. Acquired from an old Dutch collection dating from before 1990.
The three fragments are made of red-gloss, finely filtered pottery typical of terra sigillata, a luxury Roman tableware. They exhibit both relief decoration and smooth, high-gloss surfaces, characteristic of stamp-decorated bowls and dishes.
Linker fragment (largest piece)
This is a wall fragment with a slightly curved shape, indicating a bowl or dish. The surface is richly decorated with relief motifs. Stylized plants/leaves, figurative elements, and two persons. The slip is partially worn away, making the decoration less sharply visible.
Upper fragment (small):
This fragment appears to be an edge or upper wall fragment. It shows horizontal ribs and below that a decorative zone with relief, possibly floral or foliar motifs. The edge is thickened, which is typical for terra sigillata ware.
Right fragment
This is a wall fragment with a clear figurative relief, probably depicting two people, with one holding the other. There is also an animal figure within a decorative frame (a medallion). Here too, the slip is partially worn away, making the decoration less sharply visible.
Only ship within the EU!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st - 2nd century
Name of object
terra sigillata fragments
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
11 cm
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.
