Ancient Greek Ceramic 'Plastic' Lekythos. 5th-4th century BC. 17.2 cm height. TL Test.
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Ancient Greek Attic ceramic lekythos titled 'Plastic' dating to the 5th–4th century BC, about 17.2 cm tall, thermoluminescence tested and repaired from two fragments with a reconstructed mouth and handle, acquired in 2025 from France via an auction house.
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'Plastic' Lekythos.
- Thermoluminescence Test -
Ancient Greek, Attic, 5th-4th century BC.
Ceramic.
17.2 cm height.
Condition: Repaired two fragments, reconstruction of the mouth and the handle.
Provenance:
- Private collection of Victor Emile Gabriel CHEVALLIER (1889-1969) and his wife Marguerite Jeanne VEREL (1887-1962), Paris, France.
- Private collection from 1969, then passed through two inheritances until the present owner.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google Translate'Plastic' Lekythos.
- Thermoluminescence Test -
Ancient Greek, Attic, 5th-4th century BC.
Ceramic.
17.2 cm height.
Condition: Repaired two fragments, reconstruction of the mouth and the handle.
Provenance:
- Private collection of Victor Emile Gabriel CHEVALLIER (1889-1969) and his wife Marguerite Jeanne VEREL (1887-1962), Paris, France.
- Private collection from 1969, then passed through two inheritances until the present owner.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
Attic, 5th-4th century BC.
Name of object
'Plastic' Lekythos. 5th-4th century BC. 17.2 cm height. TL Test.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Repaired
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1940
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
