ROMAN BRONZE VESSEL WITH BOATS 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. 1 3/4 in. (166 grams, 43 mm high). Squat jar with concentric rings to the base, flared rim to the mouth three high-relief galley images to the shoulder. PROVENANCE: Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. LITERATURE: Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 298, for similar artefact although of higher dimensions. FOOTNOTES: The vase evokes a scene of maritime or river trade, usually linked to navigation on the Rhine or on the great rivers of Roman Gaul. In particular, the shape of the ship and the three people only half visible on its deck closely resemble the famous relief of the wine merchants of Neumagen-Dhron. The small jar was probably for domestic toilette use. CONDITION
ROMAN BRONZE VESSEL WITH BOATS 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. 1 3/4 in. (166 grams, 43 mm high). Squat jar with concentric rings to the base, flared rim to the mouth three high-relief galley images to the shoulder. PROVENANCE: Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. LITERATURE: Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 298, for similar artefact although of higher dimensions. FOOTNOTES: The vase evokes a scene of maritime or river trade, usually linked to navigation on the Rhine or on the great rivers of Roman Gaul. In particular, the shape of the ship and the three people only half visible on its deck closely resemble the famous relief of the wine merchants of Neumagen-Dhron. The small jar was probably for domestic toilette use. CONDITION
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
