Roman Terra chiara inkwell – 62 mm

"Roman Terra Chiara InkwellCulture / Period: Roman ImperialDate / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.Material: Terra chiara potteryDimensions: 62 mmCondition: Good condition, with age-related surface wear, deposits and loss of surface finish consistent with prolonged burial. The form is well preserved.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: 994The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the inkwell from E. vd W. in Grave, the Netherlands.The previous owner, E. vd W. from Grave, stated that the object had been in his collection since the 1990s.According to the previous owner, the object had previously been part of a private collection in the Netherlands since the 1990s.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This Roman pottery inkwell is a practical object associated with writing and administration during the early Imperial period. Its compact cylindrical body has a broad, inward-sloping upper surface surrounding a relatively narrow central opening. This form provided access for a writing implement while helping to reduce accidental spilling and evaporation of... lees verder bij Catawiki