Early medieval Ceramic Merovingian ceramic vessel from the Axel Guttmann Collection - 9.8 cm
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Description from the seller
Merowingian Clay Vessel – Axel Guttmann Collection – 6th Century AD
Authentic early medieval clay vessel from the Merovingian period with a bulging vessel body, sturdy rounded rim, and surrounding horizontal groove ornament.
The surface shows a reddish-brown firing coloration with darker firing traces and age-related deposits. The vessel is fully preserved and features a very beautiful, authentic patina of age.
Dating: 6th Century AD
Culture: Merovingian era / Frankish
Material: Fired clay
Height: 9.8 cm
Diameter: 11.6 cm
Weight: 327 g
Provenance:
Formerly Axel Guttmann Collection (1944–2001), Berlin. According to available documentation, the vessel was acquired on the German art market in 1993/1994. The provenance is additionally confirmed by a written statement from Alexander Guttmann, son of the collector.
Condition:
Very good state of preservation with age-related signs of use and deposits. No recognizable modern additions.
An attractive and well-documented Merovingian vessel with a significant German collection history.
The existing provenance documents are part of the offering and will be supplied to the buyer.
Merowingian Clay Vessel – Axel Guttmann Collection – 6th Century AD
Authentic early medieval clay vessel from the Merovingian period with a bulging vessel body, sturdy rounded rim, and surrounding horizontal groove ornament.
The surface shows a reddish-brown firing coloration with darker firing traces and age-related deposits. The vessel is fully preserved and features a very beautiful, authentic patina of age.
Dating: 6th Century AD
Culture: Merovingian era / Frankish
Material: Fired clay
Height: 9.8 cm
Diameter: 11.6 cm
Weight: 327 g
Provenance:
Formerly Axel Guttmann Collection (1944–2001), Berlin. According to available documentation, the vessel was acquired on the German art market in 1993/1994. The provenance is additionally confirmed by a written statement from Alexander Guttmann, son of the collector.
Condition:
Very good state of preservation with age-related signs of use and deposits. No recognizable modern additions.
An attractive and well-documented Merovingian vessel with a significant German collection history.
The existing provenance documents are part of the offering and will be supplied to the buyer.
Details
Culture
Early medieval
Century/timeframe
6.Jhr.n.Chr.
Name of object
Merovingian ceramic vessel from the Axel Guttmann Collection
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
9.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2001
Width
11.6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
0 cm
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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