Ancient Roman Terra Sigillata decoratedPlate - 18.5 cm

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Ancient Roman decorated plate in terra sigillata, dating to the 2nd–3rd centuries AD, with a diameter of 18.5 cm and a height of 18.5 cm; it is fragmented and restored and comes with a thermoluminescence certificate.

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Roman plate with applied decoration (2nd–3rd centuries AD). Terra sigillata. Diameter 18.5 cm. Fragmented and restored. Attached a thermoluminescence certificate from QED Laboratoire.

The term terra sigillata refers chiefly to a specific type of plain and decorated tableware made in Italy and in Gaul (France and the Rhineland) during the Roman Empire. These vessels have a characteristic colour range from pale orange to bright red glossy surface; they were produced in standard shapes and sizes and were manufactured on an industrial scale and widely exported.

Provenance: Ex collection of Alison Barker (United Kingdom; 1970s–1990s).

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Roman plate with applied decoration (2nd–3rd centuries AD). Terra sigillata. Diameter 18.5 cm. Fragmented and restored. Attached a thermoluminescence certificate from QED Laboratoire.

The term terra sigillata refers chiefly to a specific type of plain and decorated tableware made in Italy and in Gaul (France and the Rhineland) during the Roman Empire. These vessels have a characteristic colour range from pale orange to bright red glossy surface; they were produced in standard shapes and sizes and were manufactured on an industrial scale and widely exported.

Provenance: Ex collection of Alison Barker (United Kingdom; 1970s–1990s).

The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.

Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2nd–3rd centuries AD
Name of object
decoratedPlate
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Terra Sigillata
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
18.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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