Ancient Roman Terracotta bottle - 12.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 280
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Roman antique terracotta drizzle bottle named Gourde, dating to the 2nd–3rd century AD, measuring 12.5 cm high and 10.5 cm wide, in excellent condition with two small chips at the neck, Provenance: ex-private Belgian collection formed in the 1950s–1980s by Mr. H. P., Consul Honorary of Belgium.
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A beautiful small Roman flask with a flattened lenticular shape, made of beige-brown terracotta with a uniform patina. The body is slightly convex on both sides and topped with a short neck that flares into a subtly defined lip. A typical utilitarian item, intended for transporting small quantities of liquids (water, oil, or wine).
Conservation: No reassembly or restoration; only two small old chips visible at the neck.
Roman period, 2nd to 3rd century AD.
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm.
Provenance: Formerly a Belgian private collection formed in the 1950s-1980s by Mr. H. P.
Honorary Consul of Belgium.
Sent via BPOST.
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Seller's Story
Our gallery was founded in 1978, specializing in classical archeology and ancient numismatics.
We are located in Brussels in the Sablon antiques district.
Translated by Google TranslateA beautiful small Roman flask with a flattened lenticular shape, made of beige-brown terracotta with a uniform patina. The body is slightly convex on both sides and topped with a short neck that flares into a subtly defined lip. A typical utilitarian item, intended for transporting small quantities of liquids (water, oil, or wine).
Conservation: No reassembly or restoration; only two small old chips visible at the neck.
Roman period, 2nd to 3rd century AD.
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm.
Provenance: Formerly a Belgian private collection formed in the 1950s-1980s by Mr. H. P.
Honorary Consul of Belgium.
Sent via BPOST.
An invoice certified by the expert will be given to the buyer.
Warning
No shipping outside the European Union.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Seller's Story
Our gallery was founded in 1978, specializing in classical archeology and ancient numismatics.
We are located in Brussels in the Sablon antiques district.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2ème au 3ème siècle A. D.
Name of object
bottle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
12.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
10.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Tunisia
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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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.
