Three Roman Terracotta Cups

Culture: Roman

Period: 1st-3rd century A.D.

Material: Terracotta

Dimensions: 6 cm and 7.5 cm respectively in diameter; 4 cm high (cup with the foot ring)

Price: 400 Euro

Ref: 3713

Provenance: Austrian private collection Prof. Josef Mairitsch (1938-1994) with the inventory number 50 and 51. Acquired between 1960 and the early 1980s. Thence in the family estate. With a collection note and a copy of the inventory list.

Condition: Intact

Description: Two horizontally ribbed Graeco-Roman terracotta cups with pulled out rims. The handleless drinking cups of different sizes were stacked inside each other to be stored. With their rounded bases they were placed upside down after use. In addition, a third cup of light clay with a biconical body, pulled outwards, thickened rim and set off foot ring. From Asia Minor.