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LOT 0744

Roman Marble Mortar with Pestle

2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 - 9 3/4 in. (1.96 kg total, 5.6-24.8 cm).

Broad squat carved mortarium with basal pad and four D-section ribs to the outer face; separate pestle shaped like a thumb. [2]

Provenance

Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1990s.
Acquired from the above, 2000.
Private European collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12095-218195.

Literature

Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 25; 664.

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LOT 0744

Roman Marble Mortar with Pestle

Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)

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