Ancient Roman Gold Plaque with Nursing Scene
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Ancient Roman gold plaque titled Plaque with Nursing Scene, dating to the 1st Century A.D., 5.6 cm long and 4.9 g, repoussé scene of a woman nursing a child with a man resting on a bed and holes for attachment; in excellent condition with minor stress cracks, provenance from a British private collection prior to 2000 and legally acquired for export within the EU.
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Description from the seller
Gold sheet worked in repousse with a woman suckling a child, finely detailed body, a man resting on a bed, a table between them. Holes for attachment. Probably for box or dress ornament. Exquisite.
Size: 5.6 cm L - 2 3/16 inches
Material: Gold, 4.9 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Minor stress cracks, otherwise intact
Provenance: British private collection, 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 an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Gold sheet worked in repousse with a woman suckling a child, finely detailed body, a man resting on a bed, a table between them. Holes for attachment. Probably for box or dress ornament. Exquisite.
Size: 5.6 cm L - 2 3/16 inches
Material: Gold, 4.9 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Minor stress cracks, otherwise intact
Provenance: British private collection, 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 an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Name of object
Plaque with Nursing Scene
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Material
Gold
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
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.
