Ancient Roman - Janus-faced double-headed flask - 2nd/3rd century
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,700 - € 2,000
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Description from the seller
Roman glass flask with a strongly iridescent surface featuring a Janus head.
Superb Roman anthropomorphic vase in green glass, featuring a double-headed Janus.
Blown body in a mold with two heads resembling plump faces with dimpled chins and curly hair, the cylindrical neck with a long collar and a small frilled lip.
The bottle is covered with a layer of oxidation that is strongly iridescent in rainbow tones.
Towards the 2nd / 3rd century AD.
Height 9.4 cm x width 4.9 cm - Perfect condition, no restoration
These bottles are extremely rare.
Provenance: Germany, R.T.B. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRoman glass flask with a strongly iridescent surface featuring a Janus head.
Superb Roman anthropomorphic vase in green glass, featuring a double-headed Janus.
Blown body in a mold with two heads resembling plump faces with dimpled chins and curly hair, the cylindrical neck with a long collar and a small frilled lip.
The bottle is covered with a layer of oxidation that is strongly iridescent in rainbow tones.
Towards the 2nd / 3rd century AD.
Height 9.4 cm x width 4.9 cm - Perfect condition, no restoration
These bottles are extremely rare.
Provenance: Germany, R.T.B. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2ème / 3ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Janus-faced double-headed flask - 2nd/3rd century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
