Two Roman earthenware pitchers
Circa 2nd century AD
The buff pottery of ovoid form with pinched spouts and plain strap handles.
28cm and 20cm high (2)

The property of Andrew Parker, lead researcher at the Natural History Museum, London.

This lot is accompanied by a French Certificate of Cultural Objects, dated 30 August 2000.

Condition Report

Larger: Chipping to the rim and spout. Rust coloured surface deposit to one side and around foot rim. Very small hole at the widest point. Surface scratches to the neck.

Smaller: Some surface deposits around the spout and rim.

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