Ancient Roman Ceramic Huge pot - 20.4 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This repaired Roman Empire terracotta storage pot, dating to around the 3rd century, is 20.4 cm high and retains one handle.
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Large Ancient Roman Terracotta Pot with Handles – 20.4 cm
Description
Impressive large ancient Roman terracotta pot with a beautiful rounded body, broad shoulders and a distinctive raised rim.
The vessel features a characteristic two-handled design, with one handle still preserved on one side, while the handle on the opposite side is broken off. Its warm reddish-brown terracotta surface displays an authentic aged appearance, with natural wear, traces of deposits and signs of age.
The large, rounded shape and decorative horizontal bands around the body give this vessel a particularly attractive and substantial appearance.
Details:
* Culture: Roman
* Period: Ca 3. Jh.
* Object: Large terracotta storage pot
* Material: Terracotta / fired clay
* Colour: Reddish-brown
* Height: Approx. 20.4 cm
* Handles: One handle preserved, opposite handle broken off
Condition
The vessel has been professionally or previously assembled using adhesive and shows visible restoration. There are several losses and missing sections along the upper rim. One of the two handles is missing, with the remaining handle still attached.
Further age-related wear, surface marks and imperfections are present, consistent with an ancient archaeological object.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
A substantial and attractive example of ancient Roman pottery, ideal for collectors of Roman antiquities and archaeological ceramics.
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Large Ancient Roman Terracotta Pot with Handles – 20.4 cm
Description
Impressive large ancient Roman terracotta pot with a beautiful rounded body, broad shoulders and a distinctive raised rim.
The vessel features a characteristic two-handled design, with one handle still preserved on one side, while the handle on the opposite side is broken off. Its warm reddish-brown terracotta surface displays an authentic aged appearance, with natural wear, traces of deposits and signs of age.
The large, rounded shape and decorative horizontal bands around the body give this vessel a particularly attractive and substantial appearance.
Details:
* Culture: Roman
* Period: Ca 3. Jh.
* Object: Large terracotta storage pot
* Material: Terracotta / fired clay
* Colour: Reddish-brown
* Height: Approx. 20.4 cm
* Handles: One handle preserved, opposite handle broken off
Condition
The vessel has been professionally or previously assembled using adhesive and shows visible restoration. There are several losses and missing sections along the upper rim. One of the two handles is missing, with the remaining handle still attached.
Further age-related wear, surface marks and imperfections are present, consistent with an ancient archaeological object.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.
A substantial and attractive example of ancient Roman pottery, ideal for collectors of Roman antiquities and archaeological ceramics.
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Shipping: Only within the European Union (EU).
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Ca 3. Jh.
Name of object
Huge pot
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2008
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Repaired
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
