Ancient Roman Gold Rare Flask Pendant
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€ 220
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Selected by Peter Reynaers
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Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,400
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Rare hollow gold flask pendant of Roman origin (c. 2nd century A.D.), 2.2 cm long, 3.8 g, with an operable lid and suspension loops, in excellent condition and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Hollow gold pendant of a flask, chain at the top attached to a operable lid, two loops for suspension, highly detailed decoration on the lower register and lip consisting of bands of circlets and dots. Exquisite.
Size: 2.2 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Gold, 3.8 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Hollow gold pendant of a flask, chain at the top attached to a operable lid, two loops for suspension, highly detailed decoration on the lower register and lip consisting of bands of circlets and dots. Exquisite.
Size: 2.2 cm L - 7/8 inch
Material: Gold, 3.8 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Rare Flask Pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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.
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.
