Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments dating to the 1st–2nd century AD in very good condition, acquired from a private collection in the Netherlands in 2023 with a previous owner since 1990 and Netherlands provenance.
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Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments. 1st–2nd century AD. Acquired from an old Dutch collection dating from before 1990.
The three fragments are made of red-gloss, finely filtered pottery typical of terra sigillata, a luxury Roman tableware. They exhibit both relief decoration and smooth, high-gloss surfaces, characteristic of stamp-decorated bowls and dishes.
- Fragment above
Shape and rim: A relatively thick-walled fragment, probably from the wall of a bowl or dish.
Decoratie:
Richly executed stamp relief with arched lines.
Within a medallion-shaped frame, an animal figure, possibly a bird, is visible. Below it, a seated hare.
In addition, half of a person and geometric motifs, such as circular and band-shaped patterns.
Style: Typical of South Gaulish (La Graufesenque) or Central Gaulish production of the 1st–2nd century AD.
- Fragment left
Decoratie:
Clear representation of an animal in motion, probably a bull.
The background is slightly stylized; the image appears to have been applied with a form stamp.
Function: Probably originating from a figurative decorative field on the side of a bowl or dish.
Style: Typical of South Gaulish (La Graufesenque) or Central Gaulish production of the 1st–2nd century AD.
-Fragment bottom right
Shape: Wall fragment with edge at the top, slightly curved outwards.
Decoratie:
Horizontal ribbed pattern below the edge (grid or grooved decoration). Below this is a frieze with curly plant motifs and a small floral rosette.
Style: Typical of South Gaulish (La Graufesenque) or Central Gaulish production of the 1st–2nd century AD.
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Ancient Roman terra sigillata fragments. 1st–2nd century AD. Acquired from an old Dutch collection dating from before 1990.
The three fragments are made of red-gloss, finely filtered pottery typical of terra sigillata, a luxury Roman tableware. They exhibit both relief decoration and smooth, high-gloss surfaces, characteristic of stamp-decorated bowls and dishes.
- Fragment above
Shape and rim: A relatively thick-walled fragment, probably from the wall of a bowl or dish.
Decoratie:
Richly executed stamp relief with arched lines.
Within a medallion-shaped frame, an animal figure, possibly a bird, is visible. Below it, a seated hare.
In addition, half of a person and geometric motifs, such as circular and band-shaped patterns.
Style: Typical of South Gaulish (La Graufesenque) or Central Gaulish production of the 1st–2nd century AD.
- Fragment left
Decoratie:
Clear representation of an animal in motion, probably a bull.
The background is slightly stylized; the image appears to have been applied with a form stamp.
Function: Probably originating from a figurative decorative field on the side of a bowl or dish.
Style: Typical of South Gaulish (La Graufesenque) or Central Gaulish production of the 1st–2nd century AD.
-Fragment bottom right
Shape: Wall fragment with edge at the top, slightly curved outwards.
Decoratie:
Horizontal ribbed pattern below the edge (grid or grooved decoration). Below this is a frieze with curly plant motifs and a small floral rosette.
Style: Typical of South Gaulish (La Graufesenque) or Central Gaulish production of the 1st–2nd century AD.
Shipping only within the EU.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1e - 2e eeuw
Name of object
terra sigillata fragments
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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