Ancient Roman Terracotta Exceptional Gallo-Roman maternity with lead-based varnish — 1st/2nd century CE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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A rare Gallo-Roman terracotta maternity statuette from the 1st–2nd century AD, 19.4 cm tall, in good condition with minor restoration, authenticated as original.
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Description from the seller
Exceptional and strange Gallo-Roman votive statuette, showing a terracotta motherhood with traces of lead glaze in a cream color.
Statue of a naked woman displaying all the characteristics of ugliness, a sort of antithesis representation of the goddess Venus.
She is of advanced age, hunchbacked, the head elongated with a bonnet-style headdress, thick lips, a prominent nose, gigantic eyebrows.
Her buttocks are rounded, her breasts sagging. She supports with both hands a belly deformed by pregnancy. Next to her stands a young child, the oversized genitals placed on her leg.
A truly unique piece of its kind!
Gallo-Roman period, 2nd century CE.
Beige terracotta with traces of lead glaze in cream color.
The only glazes known in the Gallo-Roman period are the lead glaze coatings of the Allier valley.
Height 19.4 cm - width 6.2 cm
Good condition - slight restoration
Provenance information: France, SVV B.M.R.
Previous provenance history, French private archaeology collection
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateExceptional and strange Gallo-Roman votive statuette, showing a terracotta motherhood with traces of lead glaze in a cream color.
Statue of a naked woman displaying all the characteristics of ugliness, a sort of antithesis representation of the goddess Venus.
She is of advanced age, hunchbacked, the head elongated with a bonnet-style headdress, thick lips, a prominent nose, gigantic eyebrows.
Her buttocks are rounded, her breasts sagging. She supports with both hands a belly deformed by pregnancy. Next to her stands a young child, the oversized genitals placed on her leg.
A truly unique piece of its kind!
Gallo-Roman period, 2nd century CE.
Beige terracotta with traces of lead glaze in cream color.
The only glazes known in the Gallo-Roman period are the lead glaze coatings of the Allier valley.
Height 19.4 cm - width 6.2 cm
Good condition - slight restoration
Provenance information: France, SVV B.M.R.
Previous provenance history, French private archaeology collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if it takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance matching the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1er / 2ème siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
Exceptional Gallo-Roman maternity with lead-based varnish — 1st/2nd century CE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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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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.
