Ancient Greek Alabaster Alabastron - 5.5 in
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,700 - € 2,000
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Ancient Greek alabastron in alabaster, 5th century BC, conical form with a round base and lug handles, mounted, height 5.5 inches, in good condition, acquired in 2024 from a gallery/antique dealer in the United States.
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Description from the seller
A conical shaped and smooth ancient Greek alabastron of cylindrical, round-bottomed form with lug handles. Mounted. 5th Century BC. From an old Massachusetts collection. Mounted. Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, NYC. Said to be originally acquired in the early 1980s.
Seller's Story
My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.
A conical shaped and smooth ancient Greek alabastron of cylindrical, round-bottomed form with lug handles. Mounted. 5th Century BC. From an old Massachusetts collection. Mounted. Ex. Royal Athena Gallery, NYC. Said to be originally acquired in the early 1980s.
Seller's Story
My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
5th Century BC.
Name of object
Alabastron
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Alabaster
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
5.5 in
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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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.
