Ancient Roman Bronze Ritual cooker used for cooking sacrificial offerings. - 12 cm
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€ 360
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,700
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Description from the seller
Marmite or bronze cooking vessel from the antique Roman period.
Mediterranean, 1st–2nd century
Ritual cauldron used for cooking sacrifice offerings.
Sits on a tripod base shaped like centaur feet, a circular body finished with a lid and topped by a handle.
Bronze with green and blue patina, heavy corrosion
Small nicks on the rim of the lid
Dimensions 12 x 12 x 12 cm (including the handle)
Comes from a French private collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Marmite or bronze cooking vessel from the antique Roman period.
Mediterranean, 1st–2nd century
Ritual cauldron used for cooking sacrifice offerings.
Sits on a tripod base shaped like centaur feet, a circular body finished with a lid and topped by a handle.
Bronze with green and blue patina, heavy corrosion
Small nicks on the rim of the lid
Dimensions 12 x 12 x 12 cm (including the handle)
Comes from a French private collection
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nd to 3rd century A.D.
Name of object
Ritual cooker used for cooking sacrificial offerings.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
12 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
12 cm
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.
