Ancient Roman Rock crystal Tetracosagon Amphoriskos - 7×4.3×4.3 cm

A Rock Crystal amphora-shaped vessel with a tetracosagonal faceted body, short neck with 2 vertical handles. . The amphoriskos has remains of a green pigments inside and a small piece of gold, probably part of a ring. Purchased from The Papyrus Collection of Antiquities, UK. (Invoice scan available) Purchased by the current owner In 2008 in Portugal from collector M. C. From: J. M. from ancient collection bought from Papyrus collection in 2005 before that Acquired in 1987 from Mr. W. , a Germany based collector The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.