Artifact – Antiquity – Lot Of Two Campanian Black Varnished Cups With Documentation

Period: 2nd century BC Origin: Necropolis of La Catalane, Baux-de-Provence, South of France Provenance: Brunet Collection, no. 23 and no. 26. Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, under numbers 35 (fig. 23) and 38 (fig. 23 and 24). Section 1 – Number 35 (fig. 23) • Type: Lamboglia B3 • Material: Terracotta, yellowish-pink paste, shiny black coating, adherent over the entire surface. • Technique: Careful turning. • Decoration: No decoration. • Wear: Wear on the lip and the support crown. • Dimensions: Height: 5.5 cm | Opening diameter: 6.6 cm | Foot diameter: 8.6 cm Cup 2 – Number 38 (fig. 23 and 24) • Type: Lamboglia B2 • Material: Terracotta, pink paste, adherent black coating, metallic highlights. • Technique: Careful turning, finger mark under the foot reserved. • Decoration: No decoration. • Wear: Scales on the inner lip and outer side. • Dimensions: Height: 4.2 cm | Opening diameter: 10.0 cm | Foot diameter: 7.2 cm Use: Funerary offerings or ritual tableware, these cups were symbolic in Mediterranean protohistoric rites. Their sober black finish underlines their spiritual role. Condition: Two damaged pieces with natural traces of wear, conferring authenticity and historical character. Documentation: Listed in the Revue archéologique de Narbonnaise, volume 6, 1973, fig. 23 and 24. Delivery: ALL DELIVERIES ARE MADE BY DHL EXPRESS ONLY.