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LOT 0584
Roman Terracotta Sigillata Bowl
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (189 grams, 12.5 cm wide).
A terra sigillata bowl with rounded base and everted rim, base exterior decorated with a raised stylised floral motif composed of a large flower head with leaf-like petals and a second smaller flower head to centre.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private Swiss collection since 1998.
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LOT 0584
Roman Terracotta Sigillata Bowl
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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