Ancient Roman Pottery Tile with inscription '[V]EX EX G[ER]', Auxiliary unit from Germania Inferior
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Tile with inscription '[V]EX EX G[ER]', an Auxiliary unit from Germania Inferior, in terracotta, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., in good condition and acquired from a German private collection with a certificate of authenticity and export license.
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ITEM: Tile with inscription '[V]EX EX G[ER]', Auxiliary unit from Germania Inferior
MATERIAL: Terracotta
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 80 mm x 102 mm x 32 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Germany private collection, E.S., acquired between 1933 - 2025
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
A Roman brick stamp is a fired clay impression used to mark bricks and tiles produced in the Roman world, primarily during the Imperial period. These stamps were typically pressed into the wet clay before firing, leaving behind inscriptions that recorded valuable information. The marks could include the name of the owner of the brickyard, the legion or military unit that produced the brick, or even the consular date, which provides a secure chronological framework. Because of this, brick stamps are not just practical identifiers but also critical archaeological evidence.
The use of brick stamps was especially widespread from the 1st to the 3rd centuries CE, particularly around Rome and its surrounding regions. Many stamped bricks bear the names of imperial estates or private entrepreneurs, showing how production was organized on both state and private levels. In military contexts, stamped bricks can reveal which legion was stationed in a given area, offering direct evidence for troop movements and construction projects. The stamps also sometimes contained abbreviations and symbols, requiring careful epigraphic study to interpret correctly.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Tile with inscription '[V]EX EX G[ER]', Auxiliary unit from Germania Inferior
MATERIAL: Terracotta
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 80 mm x 102 mm x 32 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Germany private collection, E.S., acquired between 1933 - 2025
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license
A Roman brick stamp is a fired clay impression used to mark bricks and tiles produced in the Roman world, primarily during the Imperial period. These stamps were typically pressed into the wet clay before firing, leaving behind inscriptions that recorded valuable information. The marks could include the name of the owner of the brickyard, the legion or military unit that produced the brick, or even the consular date, which provides a secure chronological framework. Because of this, brick stamps are not just practical identifiers but also critical archaeological evidence.
The use of brick stamps was especially widespread from the 1st to the 3rd centuries CE, particularly around Rome and its surrounding regions. Many stamped bricks bear the names of imperial estates or private entrepreneurs, showing how production was organized on both state and private levels. In military contexts, stamped bricks can reveal which legion was stationed in a given area, offering direct evidence for troop movements and construction projects. The stamps also sometimes contained abbreviations and symbols, requiring careful epigraphic study to interpret correctly.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Tile with inscription '[V]EX EX G[ER]', Auxiliary unit from Germania Inferior
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
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
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.
