Ancient Gallo Roman Pottery Two-Handled Wine Jug – 25 cm

Ancient Gallo Roman Pottery Two-Handled Wine JugCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: Roman Imperial PeriodMaterial: Pottery Dimensions: Height 250 mm × Diameter 220 mmCondition: Good condition.No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 1038The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the two-handled wine jug from J.P. in Eijsden, the Netherlands.The previous owner, J.P. from Eijsden, the Netherlands, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the vessel had previously belonged to a private collection in the Netherlands, reportedly dating back to the 1990s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This Ancient Roman pottery wine jug features a substantial globular body, a short cylindrical neck, a thickened rim and two opposing loop handles extending from the neck to the shoulders. Its balanced proportions and warm terracotta-coloured surface reflect the established ceramic traditions of the Roman Imperial Period, combining practical functionality with carefully executed craftsmanship.During the Roman Imperial Period, two-handled pottery vessels... lees verder bij Catawiki