Ancient Roman Terracotta Jug with Twisted Handle - 12 cm
Starting bid
€ 1
Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Expert
Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 500 - € 650
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143139 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
A beautiful ancient Roman terracotta jug, dating to the Roman Imperial period, circa 1st–3rd century AD.
This elegant vessel features a rounded body, a flared neck and rim, and a distinctive twisted handle extending from the rim to the shoulder.
The surface displays a rich reddish-brown finish, complemented by fine horizontal incised lines around the shoulder and body. The twisted handle adds a particularly attractive decorative element to the vessel's otherwise simple and harmonious form.
The jug retains visible surface deposits, areas of wear, and traces of its original reddish finish, consistent with its attributed antiquity.
Vessels of this general type were used throughout the Roman world for storing, serving, and pouring liquids, including water and wine.
It will be shipped from Japan with tracking information.
A beautiful ancient Roman terracotta jug, dating to the Roman Imperial period, circa 1st–3rd century AD.
This elegant vessel features a rounded body, a flared neck and rim, and a distinctive twisted handle extending from the rim to the shoulder.
The surface displays a rich reddish-brown finish, complemented by fine horizontal incised lines around the shoulder and body. The twisted handle adds a particularly attractive decorative element to the vessel's otherwise simple and harmonious form.
The jug retains visible surface deposits, areas of wear, and traces of its original reddish finish, consistent with its attributed antiquity.
Vessels of this general type were used throughout the Roman world for storing, serving, and pouring liquids, including water and wine.
It will be shipped from Japan with tracking information.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Terracotta Jug with Twisted Handle
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2021
Country acquired from
Japan
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1982
Width
10 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
Depth
12 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
