Ancient Roman terracotta Theatre Ticket of Emperor bust. Roman AD 69 (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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This ancient Roman terracotta theatre ticket is a tessera bearing a laureate emperor’s bust in profile, facing right.
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Ancient Roman terracotta Theatre Ticket of Emperor bust.
Roman Empire, AD 69
Terracotta Tessera
Weight: 3.0 g The small terracotta token bears a remarkably expressive laureate imperial portrait facing right, impressed deeply into the clay. Despite its diminutive size, the portrait retains excellent detail, with the facial features, hair, laurel wreath and powerful profile clearly visible.
The irregular shape and plain reverse are characteristic of the simple and economical production of terracotta tesserae: a prepared piece of clay could be impressed with a reusable die or seal
Ancient Roman terracotta Theatre Ticket of Emperor bust.
Roman Empire, AD 69
Terracotta Tessera
Weight: 3.0 g The small terracotta token bears a remarkably expressive laureate imperial portrait facing right, impressed deeply into the clay. Despite its diminutive size, the portrait retains excellent detail, with the facial features, hair, laurel wreath and powerful profile clearly visible.
The irregular shape and plain reverse are characteristic of the simple and economical production of terracotta tesserae: a prepared piece of clay could be impressed with a reusable die or seal
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
1st to 3rd century BC
Name of object
terracotta Theatre Ticket of Emperor bust. Roman AD 69
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1995
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
