Ancient Roman Agate Banded Cosmetic Bowl

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Description from the seller

Nicely carved of very attractive dark brown banded agate with layers of fawn and white colours, sloping shoulders and rim on short foot. Exquisite.

Size: 8.5 cm L - 3 3/8 inches
Material: Agate
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Nicely carved of very attractive dark brown banded agate with layers of fawn and white colours, sloping shoulders and rim on short foot. Exquisite.

Size: 8.5 cm L - 3 3/8 inches
Material: Agate
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact


Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU

Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 4th Century A.D.
Name of object
Banded Cosmetic Bowl
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Agate
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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