Ancient Roman Ceramic Jug of a Head with TL test - 25.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 3,300 - € 4,000
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Ancient Roman North-African redware jug featuring an androgynous head, with a TL test, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, ceramic, height 25.5 cm, provenance from a private collection and acquired in 2023 via a gallery in the United Kingdom.
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Ancient Roman North-African Redware Jug of a Head with TL test (2nd-3rd century AD).
A fine Roman North African redware jug featuring an ovoid body moulded into an androgynous head. Below is a wide neck acting as the base of the vessel. The facial features have been rendered stylistically including the large, almond shaped eyes and pointed nose. The hair frames the face and follows around the body of the jug. Different incised markings in different directions create the flow of the hairstyle. The sides of the body taper in towards the cylindrical neck leading to a thick, oval rim decorated by three horizontal ridges. A handle has been attached at the back from the neck to the shoulder. Earthly encrustation is visible to the surface. Small crack at the front.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner to an English art gallery. Former private collection (Cambridgeshire, UK; 1990s).
Attached TL test from QED Laboratoire.
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Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Ancient Roman North-African Redware Jug of a Head with TL test (2nd-3rd century AD).
A fine Roman North African redware jug featuring an ovoid body moulded into an androgynous head. Below is a wide neck acting as the base of the vessel. The facial features have been rendered stylistically including the large, almond shaped eyes and pointed nose. The hair frames the face and follows around the body of the jug. Different incised markings in different directions create the flow of the hairstyle. The sides of the body taper in towards the cylindrical neck leading to a thick, oval rim decorated by three horizontal ridges. A handle has been attached at the back from the neck to the shoulder. Earthly encrustation is visible to the surface. Small crack at the front.
Provenance: Purchased by the current owner to an English art gallery. Former private collection (Cambridgeshire, UK; 1990s).
Attached TL test from QED Laboratoire.
The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd-3rd century AD
Name of object
Jug of a Head with TL test
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
25.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
