Late Roman/Early Byzantine Glass Large decorated bottle - 200 mm
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Late antique Roman/proto‑Byzantine glass bottle with a long neck, the Grande Bouteille décorée, dating to the 4th–6th century AD, 200 × 87 × 87 mm, translucent colourless glass with a fine external iridescent silver layer and a milky earthy deposit, neck decorated with fine interlaced rings and thicker circular rings, provenance Dr. Wiegand private collection, Bayern, Germany; acquired in 2024, in Excellent condition and Authentic/original, includes invoice and certificate of authenticity and an export licence for non‑EU countries, securely shipped.
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Large bottle decorated with a long neck in colorless translucent glass, partially covered by a very fine external iridescence layer of silver color, as well as a milky earthy deposit.
A globular body with a flattened base and concave at its center. A long cylindrical neck with a slightly pinched base and a lip partially rounded and folded inward. The neck is decorated with very fine ribbed rings alternating with thicker circular rings.
- Late Roman, Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimension: 200 x 87 x 87 mm
- Dating: 4th – 6th century A.D., possibly later.
- Provenance: Private collection of Dr. Wiegand, Bavaria, Germany between 1960 and 2005.
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Large bottle decorated with a long neck in colorless translucent glass, partially covered by a very fine external iridescence layer of silver color, as well as a milky earthy deposit.
A globular body with a flattened base and concave at its center. A long cylindrical neck with a slightly pinched base and a lip partially rounded and folded inward. The neck is decorated with very fine ribbed rings alternating with thicker circular rings.
- Late Roman, Eastern Mediterranean.
- Dimension: 200 x 87 x 87 mm
- Dating: 4th – 6th century A.D., possibly later.
- Provenance: Private collection of Dr. Wiegand, Bavaria, Germany between 1960 and 2005.
- Condition: Excellent condition, intact.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
Obtaining export licenses issued by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged.
Details
Culture
Late Roman/Early Byzantine
Century/timeframe
4ème - 6ème siècle A.D.
Name of object
Large decorated bottle
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
200 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2005
Width
87 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
87 mm
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.
