British Bronze Age 2nd to Early 1st Millennium BC Terracotta Bowl - 10 cm
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British Bronze Age terracotta bowl, 10 cm high by 19 cm in diameter, dating to circa 1500–800 BC, acquired in Switzerland from a private collection in 2026.
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British Bronze Age Terracotta Bowl – 2nd to Early 1st Millennium BC
A hand-formed Bronze Age earthenware bowl with a rounded body, slightly constricted shoulder, everted rim and low ring foot. The vessel has a warm reddish-orange surface with darker firing marks along the shoulder, as well as mineral deposits and surface encrustation. Its simple profile reflects the practical pottery traditions of prehistoric Britain, where bowls could be used for preparing, serving or storing food and liquids. The suggested date corresponds approximately to 1500–800 BC.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 10 cm high × 19 cm diameter
Weight: 998 g
Provenance: Acquired in Switzerland. From a Swiss private collection assembled in 2021; previously from the Alexander Cotton Collection, United Kingdom, assembled during the 1970s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
British Bronze Age Terracotta Bowl – 2nd to Early 1st Millennium BC
A hand-formed Bronze Age earthenware bowl with a rounded body, slightly constricted shoulder, everted rim and low ring foot. The vessel has a warm reddish-orange surface with darker firing marks along the shoulder, as well as mineral deposits and surface encrustation. Its simple profile reflects the practical pottery traditions of prehistoric Britain, where bowls could be used for preparing, serving or storing food and liquids. The suggested date corresponds approximately to 1500–800 BC.
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 10 cm high × 19 cm diameter
Weight: 998 g
Provenance: Acquired in Switzerland. From a Swiss private collection assembled in 2021; previously from the Alexander Cotton Collection, United Kingdom, assembled during the 1970s.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years. A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired under European Law.
Details
Culture
British Bronze Age 2nd to Early 1st Millennium BC
Century/timeframe
2nd to Early 1st Millennium BC
Name of object
Bowl
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Switzerland
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2021
Width
19 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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Yes
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