Ancient Rome Bronze attachment of a ship prow - 6.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,000 - € 2,200
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Ancient Rome bronze attachment of a ship prow, 1st century BC–1st century AD, about 6.5 cm high, 2 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, in good condition.
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Extraordinary and very rare Roman bronze attachment of a ship prow. 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
This piece appears to represent the prow of a Roman ship, possibly a decorative bronze appliqué used on furniture, helmets, or even as part of a military insignia. The shape of the prow, with its distinctive curvature and the detail of the animal-shaped figurehead, suggests a possible link with Roman warships, such as triremes or quinqueremes, which carried reinforced rams for naval combat.
Provenance - Important M.R. European collector since 1965
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather, different percentages are applied to sections of it.
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Extraordinary and very rare Roman bronze attachment of a ship prow. 1st Century B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
This piece appears to represent the prow of a Roman ship, possibly a decorative bronze appliqué used on furniture, helmets, or even as part of a military insignia. The shape of the prow, with its distinctive curvature and the detail of the animal-shaped figurehead, suggests a possible link with Roman warships, such as triremes or quinqueremes, which carried reinforced rams for naval combat.
Provenance - Important M.R. European collector since 1965
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather, different percentages are applied to sections of it.
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Details
Culture
Ancient Rome
Century/ Timeframe
1st century BC–1st century AD
Name of object
attachment of a ship prow
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
65
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
65
Width
2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
3.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
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.
