Ancient Roman, Empire Impressive 24 cm Ancient Roman / Byzantine Copper Alloy Carinated Jug – Pinched Spout
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Impressive 24 cm Ancient Roman / Byzantine Copper Alloy Carinated Jug – Pinched Spout – – 1st–7th C. AD
An impressive and substantial ancient Roman to Byzantine copper alloy (bronze) jug or ewer (oinochoe), dating from the 1st to 7th Century AD, originating from the Eastern Mediterranean region.
This vessel stands out due to its monumental proportions (24 cm height, 22 cm width), characterized by a broad, sharp carinated body designed for maximum stability.
The neck rises to an asymmetrical pinched rim forming a functional pouring spout.
The surface retains an exceptional, untouched mineralized crust, featuring deep olive-green malachite encrustations over a dense copper matrix.
Condition & Technical Report:
Structure: Complete metallic body with intact carinated shoulder and solid ring base. Typical ancient distortion and minor ancient rim stress fractures along the spout lip .
Handle: Features a secondary hand-forged flat metallic ribbon handle, securely fixed to the rim and shoulder.
Surface: Untouched ancient burial patina with natural oxidation layers. Free of modern chemical stripping or synthetic repainting.
Technical Specifications:
Object: Large carinated ewer / jug
Culture: Imperial Roman / Eastern Mediterranean (Byzantine)
Date: c. 1st – 7th Century AD
Dimensions: 24.0 cm height | 22.0 cm diameter
Material: Copper alloy / Bronze
Condition: Intact body structure, hand-hammered replacement handle, authentic ancient weathering.
Monumental Scale & Volume: Stands 24.0 cm high with a 22.0 cm shoulder diameter, presenting an extraordinary, high-presence display profile.
Impressive 24 cm Ancient Roman / Byzantine Copper Alloy Carinated Jug – Pinched Spout – – 1st–7th C. AD
An impressive and substantial ancient Roman to Byzantine copper alloy (bronze) jug or ewer (oinochoe), dating from the 1st to 7th Century AD, originating from the Eastern Mediterranean region.
This vessel stands out due to its monumental proportions (24 cm height, 22 cm width), characterized by a broad, sharp carinated body designed for maximum stability.
The neck rises to an asymmetrical pinched rim forming a functional pouring spout.
The surface retains an exceptional, untouched mineralized crust, featuring deep olive-green malachite encrustations over a dense copper matrix.
Condition & Technical Report:
Structure: Complete metallic body with intact carinated shoulder and solid ring base. Typical ancient distortion and minor ancient rim stress fractures along the spout lip .
Handle: Features a secondary hand-forged flat metallic ribbon handle, securely fixed to the rim and shoulder.
Surface: Untouched ancient burial patina with natural oxidation layers. Free of modern chemical stripping or synthetic repainting.
Technical Specifications:
Object: Large carinated ewer / jug
Culture: Imperial Roman / Eastern Mediterranean (Byzantine)
Date: c. 1st – 7th Century AD
Dimensions: 24.0 cm height | 22.0 cm diameter
Material: Copper alloy / Bronze
Condition: Intact body structure, hand-hammered replacement handle, authentic ancient weathering.
Monumental Scale & Volume: Stands 24.0 cm high with a 22.0 cm shoulder diameter, presenting an extraordinary, high-presence display profile.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1st–7th C. AD
Name of object
Impressive 24 cm Ancient Roman / Byzantine Copper Alloy Carinated Jug – Pinched Spout
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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