Ancient Roman, Empire Terracotta Vase - 20.05 cm
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Very beautiful Roman Terra Sigillata amphora vase North Africa, Ceramic, Complete
Roman amphora vase in Terra Sigillata North Africa. 1st, 3rd century AD. African sigillata is defined as ceramic produced in several production areas and workshops of the Proconsular Africa and Mauretania [Caesariensis] from Algeria to Libya, with an epicenter in Tunisia; belonging to the same artisanal tradition that developed between the 1st and 7th centuries, of quality more or less fine, entirely or partially covered with a red-orange glaze, more or less smooth and glossy. The eastern production of sigillata developed from the 1st century BC, and, replacing Italian imports, became very abundant in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
Height: 20.5 cm Diameter: 18.5 cm
Condition: Good overall conservation, some faint cracks and calcite deposits
Provenance: France Private collection acquired in gallery/antique shop. Formerly from an old French collection of Roman ceramics, private collection.
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Very beautiful Roman Terra Sigillata amphora vase North Africa, Ceramic, Complete
Roman amphora vase in Terra Sigillata North Africa. 1st, 3rd century AD. African sigillata is defined as ceramic produced in several production areas and workshops of the Proconsular Africa and Mauretania [Caesariensis] from Algeria to Libya, with an epicenter in Tunisia; belonging to the same artisanal tradition that developed between the 1st and 7th centuries, of quality more or less fine, entirely or partially covered with a red-orange glaze, more or less smooth and glossy. The eastern production of sigillata developed from the 1st century BC, and, replacing Italian imports, became very abundant in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
Height: 20.5 cm Diameter: 18.5 cm
Condition: Good overall conservation, some faint cracks and calcite deposits
Provenance: France Private collection acquired in gallery/antique shop. Formerly from an old French collection of Roman ceramics, private collection.
Tracked shipment with insurance.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Weight
704 g
Specific region of origin
Méditérranée
Century/timeframe
1er à IIIe siècle après J-C.
No. of items
1
Acquired from
Auction house
Country of Origin
Africa
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Material
Terracotta
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
20.05 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
0 cm
Diameter
18.5 cm
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