ROMAN TERRACOTTA JUG WITH CYLINDRICAL BODY DATING FROM THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST.

Totally original authentic roman terracotta anointing oil juglet dating from the beginning of the birth Jesus Christ. Ca. AD 1 - 300. A terracotta anointing oil juglet with a wide cylindrical body, sloping shoulder, and a short neck leading to a pronounced rim. A single arching handle connects the shoulder to the rim. For similar see: Monaghan, John. Roman Pottery from the Fortress: 9 Blake Street. York: York Archaeological Trust, 1997. Weight: 180g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. collection of James Wolfensohn, NYC., acquired from Perspective Ltd., Jean-Michel Gozlan, King David Street, Jerusalem, Israel, 1990s. A Wonderful original roman juglet over 2000 years old.
Size 90mm x 80mm.
Condition: in very good overall condition,

Code: 51134