Roman Imperial Antique Pottery Redware Terracotta Flagon Jug Black Sea 2 - $450 - (Calgary, AB)
FOR SALE ANTIQUE ROMAN, IMPERIAL PERIOD , circa 1st to 2nd century CE . AN ELEGANT RED - SLIP POTTERY , TERRACOTTA FLAGON WITH CONCCAVE BASE. TAPERED CYLINDRICAL NECK, A WIDE MOUTH, COLLARED RIM, TWO APPLIED STRAP HANDLES. A HORIZONTAL BANDS ADDORN THE MIDSECTION OF THE BODY & PROVIDE A DETAILED COMPLEMENTARITY TO THE WHEEL - THROWN STRIATIONS. PRIMARILY USEDE TO HOLD WINE / OIL OR OTHER LIQUIDS. FLAGONS WERE INVENTED TO PROVIDE HYDRATION TO FIELD LABORERS OR ROWERS ABOARD SHIPS. SIZE: 5 3/4" HIGH, 4 " DIAMETER - (14.5 CM X 10.0 CM) PROVENANCE: Private collection in Ukraine, acquired in 1993 after closing small museum in Ukraine , Black sea region. CONDITION REPORT: NO REPAIRS ALL ORIGINAL . Age - commensurate surface wear & abrasions.Otherwise very good. Nice earthen & mineral deposits throughout. SHIPPING BY CANADA POST REGISTERED MAIL INSURED TO CANADA - $19.95. USA - $28.95.WORLD WILL BE CALCULATED.. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
ADVERTISEMENT
From ebay.com - 1 month ago