Roman Terracotta Jar Fragment with Erotic Scenes

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 3/4 in. (33.7 grams, 71 mm).

A handled jar fragment decorated in raised relief with two erotic scenes, the first showing a masturbation scene, the second a copulating couple.

Provenance

Acquired 1970-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.

Literature

Cf. Ars Amatoria - The Haddad Family Collection of Ancient Erotic and Amuletic Art, Christie's, New York, 17 December 1998, lot 60, for similar.

CONDITION

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