Miniature Roman Holy Land Terracotta Basket Vessel
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Roman, Holy Land, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. This is a charming miniature wheel-thrown terracotta basket-shaped vessel with a flat foot and slightly flared walls that are pinched and impressed inwards in the center. Across the top is a strap handle that connects to the exterior sides like a basket. The buffware displays several horizontally grooved ribs encircling the body just below the rim. Size: 3.75" L x 1.8" W x 2.75" H (9.5 cm x 4.6 cm x 7 cm)
Provenance: private Washington, D.C., USA collection; ex-Virginia, USA collection, in the United States since at least 1982
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151820
Provenance: private Washington, D.C., USA collection; ex-Virginia, USA collection, in the United States since at least 1982
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151820
Condition
Minor chips and surface abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Light mineral and earthen deposits on interior.
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Miniature Roman Holy Land Terracotta Basket Vessel
Estimate $400 - $600
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