Lot of 20 Roman Terracotta "Dog Bone" Tiles
**Originally Listed At $500**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A fantastic ensemble of 20 terracotta paving tiles, shaped in the ubiquitous 'dog bone' form, used to line the paths of ancient Rome. Each tile is comprised of two curved, flared ends connected by a corseted midsection that would have fit together almost perfectly with its neighbors when laid. Over time, these tiles have become slightly deformed and worn, and their ability to fit snugly against one another has diminished. What has not diminished, however, is the appeal of how the Roman Empire literally paved the streets of what would become the modern world. Size of largest: 3.625" L x 1.9" W (9.2 cm x 4.8 cm)
Display stand shown in photos is for photography purposes only.
Provenance: ex-private Bohmer collection, Germany, acquired before 2000; ex-private Austrian collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#161354
Condition Report: Chips and nicks to several tiles, with light encrustations, and fading to original terracotta color on surfaces, otherwise intact and very good. Great retention of overall 'dog bone' forms.
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A fantastic ensemble of 20 terracotta paving tiles, shaped in the ubiquitous 'dog bone' form, used to line the paths of ancient Rome. Each tile is comprised of two curved, flared ends connected by a corseted midsection that would have fit together almost perfectly with its neighbors when laid. Over time, these tiles have become slightly deformed and worn, and their ability to fit snugly against one another has diminished. What has not diminished, however, is the appeal of how the Roman Empire literally paved the streets of what would become the modern world. Size of largest: 3.625" L x 1.9" W (9.2 cm x 4.8 cm)
Display stand shown in photos is for photography purposes only.
Provenance: ex-private Bohmer collection, Germany, acquired before 2000; ex-private Austrian collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#161354
Condition Report: Chips and nicks to several tiles, with light encrustations, and fading to original terracotta color on surfaces, otherwise intact and very good. Great retention of overall 'dog bone' forms.
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