Tall Roman Glazed Pottery Vessel, ex-Royal Athena
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A stunning glazed ceramic cup with convex walls adorned by eleven rows of staggered pinecone scales (the pinecone motif perhaps referencing the cult of Dionysos, as the god of wine carried a staff or thyrsus topped by a pine cone), the exterior and interior glazed in hues of golden yellow, a collared mouth with the glaze adorning it presenting green as well as golden yellow hues, and a slightly flared concave base. For centuries, Greco-Roman pottery was decorated via the black-figure and red-figure techniques; however, in the second half of the first century BCE, the Romans created this interesting variation - covering vessels with vitreous glazes that made for a beautiful glossy colors like the stunning golden hues gracing this piece. Size: 3.125" in diameter x 5.125" H (7.9 cm x 13 cm)
According to an article published in the journal of the Princeton University Art Museum, "When Cicero was travelling in the east in 50 B.C., his friend Atticus asked him to order 'Rhosica vasa,' presumably vases made in the town of Rhosus on the modern Gulf of Alexandretta, and presumably vases of unusual ceramic interest. Cicero expressed surprise, as we know from one of his letters, since Atticus, like the well-to-do of his day, ate off metal dishes, but apparently he complied with his friend's request." ("A Lead-Glazed Cup", F.F.J. Record of the Art Museum, Princeton University Vol. 20, No. 2 (1961), pp. 57-59.)
Provenance: The Dere Family Collection, New York, USA, assembled 1970's-2000's; ex-Royal-Athena Gallery, New York, USA, inventory number BLR57SE, acquired from Private American Collection, 1980's
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#143873
Condition Report: Minute chips to tips of a few pine cone 'leaves'. One section of the rim possibly repaired with a bit of restoration. Glaze has attained iridescence in some areas. Royal Athena label on underside of the base.
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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A stunning glazed ceramic cup with convex walls adorned by eleven rows of staggered pinecone scales (the pinecone motif perhaps referencing the cult of Dionysos, as the god of wine carried a staff or thyrsus topped by a pine cone), the exterior and interior glazed in hues of golden yellow, a collared mouth with the glaze adorning it presenting green as well as golden yellow hues, and a slightly flared concave base. For centuries, Greco-Roman pottery was decorated via the black-figure and red-figure techniques; however, in the second half of the first century BCE, the Romans created this interesting variation - covering vessels with vitreous glazes that made for a beautiful glossy colors like the stunning golden hues gracing this piece. Size: 3.125" in diameter x 5.125" H (7.9 cm x 13 cm)
According to an article published in the journal of the Princeton University Art Museum, "When Cicero was travelling in the east in 50 B.C., his friend Atticus asked him to order 'Rhosica vasa,' presumably vases made in the town of Rhosus on the modern Gulf of Alexandretta, and presumably vases of unusual ceramic interest. Cicero expressed surprise, as we know from one of his letters, since Atticus, like the well-to-do of his day, ate off metal dishes, but apparently he complied with his friend's request." ("A Lead-Glazed Cup", F.F.J. Record of the Art Museum, Princeton University Vol. 20, No. 2 (1961), pp. 57-59.)
Provenance: The Dere Family Collection, New York, USA, assembled 1970's-2000's; ex-Royal-Athena Gallery, New York, USA, inventory number BLR57SE, acquired from Private American Collection, 1980's
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#143873
Condition Report: Minute chips to tips of a few pine cone 'leaves'. One section of the rim possibly repaired with a bit of restoration. Glaze has attained iridescence in some areas. Royal Athena label on underside of the base.
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