Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature")
_900x900.jpg "Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature")
.jpg "Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature")
.jpg "Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature")
LOT 0109
Roman Green Glazed Terracotta Cup with Signature
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
6 3/8 in. (273 grams, 16.2 cm).
Barrel-shaped in profile with low flared foot, stepped inner rim, two loop handles below the rim with palmette detailing; sidewall with applied motifs: clusters of discs, rosette, seated bearded man in long robe, winged female in profile, human foot - one with neatly incised retrograde legend '[T]POKOΛ' (abbreviated maker's name).
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12833-240780.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. a similar cup in MET, inv.no.74.51.389, in Karagheorghis, V., Ancient Art from Cyprus, The Cesnola Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2000, p. 281, no.456.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Romano-British Bronze Brooch Group
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: P-shaped bow brooch with reserved leaf design on gilt plaque; 'keyhole' type rosette brooch with central coral inlay to th stud. 11.2 grams total, 36-43 mm
Found Lincolnshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Two-Handled Jar
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £240
Comprising a bulbous body with dimple base, bell-shaped neck with rolled rim, two applied strap handles. 132 grams, 12.2 cm high
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s-2000s. From an important collection of glass, the property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Julius Caesar 'Battle of Munda' Lead Slingshot
45 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
A biconical facetted lentoid-section lead sling shot (glans), inscription monogram a combination of letters 'C', 'A' and 'E', for 'C A E S' referring to Julius Caesar. 38.6 grams, 31 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a gentleman collector. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 4th May 2022 and titled 'Roman Res Publica - Lead Slingshots (glandes) of Caesarian Age - 45 B.C circa'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The shot (type IIb of the Völling classification) is marked with the abbreviated name of Julius Caesar; vast quantities were used at the Battle of Munda (or Monda) against the last supporters of Pompey, the leaders of the Optimates, on the 17th March 45 BC. Similar shots were used during Caesar's wars. The slingers of Caesar's age were part of the light infantry. Caesar speaks of his Balearic slingers during the conquest of Gaul. They wore a short tunic, with leather or rope sandals to the feet, and a warm overcoat which could also have been used to store projectiles. They also used a satchel to carry deadly lead-like stones or bullets.
