Superb Roman North African Terra Sigilata Conical Jug
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Rome, North African, 3rd to 4th centuries CE. A beautiful example of the redware pottery of Roman North Africa, one of Rome's wealthiest provinces. This is a conical jug with decorative filigree of leaves and animals: rabbits, birds, and serpents. S small handle juts from the side and the rim is flattened and small. This type of pottery is known as African Terra Sigilata, referring to the method used to seal the red slip onto the pottery during the kilning process. These objects were mold made and traded far and wide. Size: 4.6" W x 6.4" H (11.7 cm x 16.3 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
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#116333
Provenance: Ex - Prominent LA County collector who acquired these prior to 2000
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.
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We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116333
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Intact and excellent
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Superb Roman North African Terra Sigilata Conical Jug
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
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