Roman Redware Flagon - Excellent Preservation
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant and well-preserved wheel-thrown red-slip flagon with a thick base, a wide flaring body with a rolled shoulder, a short, tubular neck with a wide, flared rim, and a pair of arching strap handles with incised linear designs. Primarily used to contain wine or other consumable liquids, flagons were invented to provide hydrations to field laborers or rowers aboard ships. Size: 5.5" W x 6" H (14 cm x 15.2 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#140231
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#140231
Condition
Intact, with much remaining pigment. Light grey deposits on surface, especially around the neck.
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Roman Redware Flagon - Excellent Preservation
Estimate $600 - $900
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