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Roman jug, Ex MUSEUM
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Description
ITEM: Jug
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 203 mm x 120 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Coll. Ernst Ulrich Walter, Museum of Orientalists, Leutwitz (Saxony). ex. Museum für Morgenlandfahrer, inv. SW781
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman jugs, or urcei, were widely used household vessels in ancient Rome, primarily designed for holding and pouring liquids such as water, wine, oil, and even perfumes. These jugs were typically made from a variety of materials, including ceramic, glass, bronze, and silver, depending on the wealth and status of the owner. The basic design of a Roman jug featured a round or ovoid body, a single handle, and a narrow neck, which made it easier to pour liquid in a controlled manner. The shape of the jug often varied depending on its specific function, such as larger, sturdier jugs for storing water or wine, and more delicate, ornamental ones for perfumes or ritual use.
Ceramic jugs were the most common due to their affordability and practicality. They were produced in large quantities and varied greatly in style and decoration, from simple, utilitarian forms to more elaborate vessels with painted or molded designs. Glass jugs became increasingly popular after the development of glass-blowing techniques in the 1st century BCE, allowing for the creation of lightweight, transparent jugs that could be crafted in various colors and intricate shapes. Glass jugs, often used for serving drinks at feasts or for cosmetic purposes, became a symbol of refinement and elegance in Roman households.
Bronze and silver jugs were less common but highly prized, often used during banquets or religious ceremonies. These metal jugs were frequently decorated with intricate reliefs, including mythological scenes, animal motifs, or geometric patterns, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman metalworkers. Jugs made of precious materials like silver were also status symbols, displayed in wealthy households to reflect the owner’s social standing. In addition to their domestic uses, jugs held cultural and symbolic importance in Roman society, being used in religious rituals, libations, and burial offerings, where they were seen as vessels for both practical and spiritual purposes.
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 203 mm x 120 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Coll. Ernst Ulrich Walter, Museum of Orientalists, Leutwitz (Saxony). ex. Museum für Morgenlandfahrer, inv. SW781
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman jugs, or urcei, were widely used household vessels in ancient Rome, primarily designed for holding and pouring liquids such as water, wine, oil, and even perfumes. These jugs were typically made from a variety of materials, including ceramic, glass, bronze, and silver, depending on the wealth and status of the owner. The basic design of a Roman jug featured a round or ovoid body, a single handle, and a narrow neck, which made it easier to pour liquid in a controlled manner. The shape of the jug often varied depending on its specific function, such as larger, sturdier jugs for storing water or wine, and more delicate, ornamental ones for perfumes or ritual use.
Ceramic jugs were the most common due to their affordability and practicality. They were produced in large quantities and varied greatly in style and decoration, from simple, utilitarian forms to more elaborate vessels with painted or molded designs. Glass jugs became increasingly popular after the development of glass-blowing techniques in the 1st century BCE, allowing for the creation of lightweight, transparent jugs that could be crafted in various colors and intricate shapes. Glass jugs, often used for serving drinks at feasts or for cosmetic purposes, became a symbol of refinement and elegance in Roman households.
Bronze and silver jugs were less common but highly prized, often used during banquets or religious ceremonies. These metal jugs were frequently decorated with intricate reliefs, including mythological scenes, animal motifs, or geometric patterns, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman metalworkers. Jugs made of precious materials like silver were also status symbols, displayed in wealthy households to reflect the owner’s social standing. In addition to their domestic uses, jugs held cultural and symbolic importance in Roman society, being used in religious rituals, libations, and burial offerings, where they were seen as vessels for both practical and spiritual purposes.
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ITEM: Jug
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 203 mm x 120 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Coll. Ernst Ulrich Walter, Museum of Orientalists, Leutwitz (Saxony). ex. Museum für Morgenlandfahrer, inv. SW781
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman jugs, or urcei, were widely used household vessels in ancient Rome, primarily designed for holding and pouring liquids such as water, wine, oil, and even perfumes. These jugs were typically made from a variety of materials, including ceramic, glass, bronze, and silver, depending on the wealth and status of the owner. The basic design of a Roman jug featured a round or ovoid body, a single handle, and a narrow neck, which made it easier to pour liquid in a controlled manner. The shape of the jug often varied depending on its specific function, such as larger, sturdier jugs for storing water or wine, and more delicate, ornamental ones for perfumes or ritual use.
Ceramic jugs were the most common due to their affordability and practicality. They were produced in large quantities and varied greatly in style and decoration, from simple, utilitarian forms to more elaborate vessels with painted or molded designs. Glass jugs became increasingly popular after the development of glass-blowing techniques in the 1st century BCE, allowing for the creation of lightweight, transparent jugs that could be crafted in various colors and intricate shapes. Glass jugs, often used for serving drinks at feasts or for cosmetic purposes, became a symbol of refinement and elegance in Roman households.
Bronze and silver jugs were less common but highly prized, often used during banquets or religious ceremonies. These metal jugs were frequently decorated with intricate reliefs, including mythological scenes, animal motifs, or geometric patterns, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman metalworkers. Jugs made of precious materials like silver were also status symbols, displayed in wealthy households to reflect the owner’s social standing. In addition to their domestic uses, jugs held cultural and symbolic importance in Roman society, being used in religious rituals, libations, and burial offerings, where they were seen as vessels for both practical and spiritual purposes.
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 203 mm x 120 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Coll. Ernst Ulrich Walter, Museum of Orientalists, Leutwitz (Saxony). ex. Museum für Morgenlandfahrer, inv. SW781
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 3 to 5 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the hammer price, this amount will be added to the final invoice.
Roman jugs, or urcei, were widely used household vessels in ancient Rome, primarily designed for holding and pouring liquids such as water, wine, oil, and even perfumes. These jugs were typically made from a variety of materials, including ceramic, glass, bronze, and silver, depending on the wealth and status of the owner. The basic design of a Roman jug featured a round or ovoid body, a single handle, and a narrow neck, which made it easier to pour liquid in a controlled manner. The shape of the jug often varied depending on its specific function, such as larger, sturdier jugs for storing water or wine, and more delicate, ornamental ones for perfumes or ritual use.
Ceramic jugs were the most common due to their affordability and practicality. They were produced in large quantities and varied greatly in style and decoration, from simple, utilitarian forms to more elaborate vessels with painted or molded designs. Glass jugs became increasingly popular after the development of glass-blowing techniques in the 1st century BCE, allowing for the creation of lightweight, transparent jugs that could be crafted in various colors and intricate shapes. Glass jugs, often used for serving drinks at feasts or for cosmetic purposes, became a symbol of refinement and elegance in Roman households.
Bronze and silver jugs were less common but highly prized, often used during banquets or religious ceremonies. These metal jugs were frequently decorated with intricate reliefs, including mythological scenes, animal motifs, or geometric patterns, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman metalworkers. Jugs made of precious materials like silver were also status symbols, displayed in wealthy households to reflect the owner’s social standing. In addition to their domestic uses, jugs held cultural and symbolic importance in Roman society, being used in religious rituals, libations, and burial offerings, where they were seen as vessels for both practical and spiritual purposes.
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8.1. If you win more than one item, we can do a combined shipment and you will not be charged extra for it, unless one of the pieces won makes shipping more expensive.
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8.4 For pieces that are very fragile or very large in size/weight and that can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road will be shipped by private courier (door to door) and the price will be 350 euros, 100 euros for Spain.
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1. All ancient items offered for sale have been acquired strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO’s heritage norms, and guaranteed to be as described.
2. Our cataloguings, descriptions and certificates has been carried in accordance with their professional experience, previous investigation and checking against similar pieces catalogued in public collections, private collections or to be found in the art market.
3. EXPORT LICENSES: All pieces have the corresponding export license to be shipped out of Spain.
3.1 For bidders from the European Union, it is not necessary to apply for any additional export license, as the one included in the piece is valid.
3.2 For bidders outside the European Union it will be necessary to apply again for an export license for your country, this usually takes from 4 weeks to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the auction price. This cost will be added to the final price of each lot purchased.
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8. The shipment, in general, take place within the three days following the receipt of payment, except in cases of agreement between both parties, in which case the client will be informed of the exact date and the means of dispatch. In the case where the country of destination is not Europe, the dispatching of the piece will take place in the same conditions stated, but counting from the receipt of the corresponding export permission issued by the Spanish authorities.
8.1. If you win more than one item, we can do a combined shipment and you will not be charged extra for it, unless one of the pieces won makes shipping more expensive.
8.2. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. For shipments outside Europe, customs and duties may apply upon entry in to customer country, and this fee, if any, is the buyer’s responsibility. We will not falsify customs value on international shipments! If you have questions about this, please inquire before bidding.
8.3. As a guideline, for a small parcel, our courier and insured shipping rates are: 9,95 € for Spain, 24,95 € for Europe, England and Switzerland and 39,95 € for America and Asia. If its a medium parcel, 9,95 € for Spain, 24,95 € for Europe, England and Switzerland and 69,95 € for America and Asia. In case it is large, heavy or for a value of more than 1000 euros may be increased slightly from the rates shown.
8.4 For pieces that are very fragile or very large in size/weight and that can only be shipped within the European Union, United Kingdom and neighbouring countries that can be transported by road will be shipped by private courier (door to door) and the price will be 350 euros, 100 euros for Spain.
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Last update: September 13th, 2024
