Early medieval Clay Vase - 12.5 cm

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Description from the seller

France: Merovingian period, late Gallo-Roman era, or early Middle Ages.
Ovoid biconical vase in dark terracotta, black ceramic, with a biconical body turned with a decorative band of raised parallel lines on the upper part and a flat base. Merovingian period, 4th to 6th century AD.
Inside, an old label bearing the inscription '11 VD'.
Perfect condition - intact piece, height 12.5 cm.
Provenance: France. Private collection acquired from a gallery/antique dealer. Previously part of an old French collection of Merovingian and Roman ceramics, private collection.

France: Merovingian period, late Gallo-Roman era, or early Middle Ages.
Ovoid biconical vase in dark terracotta, black ceramic, with a biconical body turned with a decorative band of raised parallel lines on the upper part and a flat base. Merovingian period, 4th to 6th century AD.
Inside, an old label bearing the inscription '11 VD'.
Perfect condition - intact piece, height 12.5 cm.
Provenance: France. Private collection acquired from a gallery/antique dealer. Previously part of an old French collection of Merovingian and Roman ceramics, private collection.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
386 g
Culture
Early medieval
Century/ Timeframe
4ème à 6ème siècle après J.-C
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Material
Clay
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Style
Antique
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Colour
Black
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
12.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 mm
Diameter
10 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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