Ancient Roman, Empire Ceramic Lot of 2 Theater Mask Fragments (No reserve price)

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Lot of 2 Roman terra sigillata ceramic fragments depicting a comedian theater mask, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D.

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Description from the seller

FRAGMENTS WITH COMEDIAN THEATER MASK
A lot of 2 roman terra sigillata fragments from vessels with thin wall, each depicting a theater mask of a comedian actor.
H = 2.4 CM ( 15/16 inch ) / H = 3.6 cm ( 1 27/64 inch )

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Condition:
Fragments.

Provenance:
Swiss priv. coll. Basel-Landschaft.
Before that in German priv. coll. Kerstin Neuss purchased between 1980’s and 2000.

With copy of the invoice.

I confirm an unconditional guarantee of the authenticity of this object mentioned above.
Furthermore I confirm to be authorized to sell this cultural property.
(according to Art. 16 para. 2. a. CPTA together with Art. 18 CPTO).

According to Swiss legislation, there is no export licence required to ship this lot outside Switzerland.

FRAGMENTS WITH COMEDIAN THEATER MASK
A lot of 2 roman terra sigillata fragments from vessels with thin wall, each depicting a theater mask of a comedian actor.
H = 2.4 CM ( 15/16 inch ) / H = 3.6 cm ( 1 27/64 inch )

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Condition:
Fragments.

Provenance:
Swiss priv. coll. Basel-Landschaft.
Before that in German priv. coll. Kerstin Neuss purchased between 1980’s and 2000.

With copy of the invoice.

I confirm an unconditional guarantee of the authenticity of this object mentioned above.
Furthermore I confirm to be authorized to sell this cultural property.
(according to Art. 16 para. 2. a. CPTA together with Art. 18 CPTO).

According to Swiss legislation, there is no export licence required to ship this lot outside Switzerland.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Name of object
Lot of 2 Theater Mask Fragments
Acquired from
Private collection
Subject/Depiction
Comedian
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Fragments
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
SwitzerlandVerified
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Objects sold
92.31%
Private

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