Ancient Roman Terracotta drinking cup (Modiolus), 12,5 cm

This type of terracotta cup has a conical body that tapers down and is called Modiolus, the way to refer to the Latin term modius, a measure of grain and oil in ancient Rome. These modioli could have been used as measuring cups and also as drinking glasses. Provenance: Archaeological Center, Israel, 2006 Previous owner: Documentation at Archaeological Center. Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.