Etruscan Pottery Single handled pot
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Etruscan single handled pot, pottery, dating to the 6th–5th century B.C., dimensions 152 mm × 212 mm, in good condition, provenance from European private collections; comes with Certificate of Authenticity and EU export license.
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ITEM: Single handled pot
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Etruscan
PERIOD: 6th - 5th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 152 mm x 212 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex European private collection, Ex ALARA S.P.R.L (1976), Ex F.K. collection, 1972 - 1976
Etruscan vessels represent a masterful fusion of indigenous Italian traditions and heavy aesthetic influence from the Greek world. Produced primarily between the 7th and 3rd centuries BCE, these ceramics served both utilitarian purposes in daily life and ritualistic functions in elaborate funerary rites. The most iconic form is Bucchero ware, easily recognized by its lustrous, silvery-black finish. Unlike Greek pottery which relied on slip for color, Bucchero achieved its signature "metallic" look through a unique firing process called reduction, which turned the clay black throughout and allowed it to mimic the expensive bronze vessels used by the elite.
As the Etruscans expanded their trade networks, their pottery began to mirror the Black-figure and Red-figure techniques of their Athenian neighbors. However, Etruscan artisans often added a distinct regional flair, frequently favoring more crowded compositions and more expressive, almost whimsical, depictions of mythological scenes. Beyond these painted vases, they were famous for large-scale terracotta works, including highly detailed architectural decorations and sarcophagi that featured lifelike, reclining figures. These vessels were not just containers for wine or oil; they were status symbols that signaled the owner's wealth and Hellenized tastes.
The preservation of these vessels is largely due to the Etruscan practice of burying the deceased in subterranean "cities of the dead" (neropolises). Tombs were stocked with vast quantities of pottery to provide the deceased with the comforts of home in the afterlife. Because of this, archaeologists have recovered thousands of intact pieces that provide an invaluable window into a civilization that left behind very little written history. Today, these vessels stand as a testament to the Etruscan's technical ingenuity and their role as the primary cultural bridge between the ancient Greeks and the rising power of Rome.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Single handled pot
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Etruscan
PERIOD: 6th - 5th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 152 mm x 212 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex European private collection, Ex ALARA S.P.R.L (1976), Ex F.K. collection, 1972 - 1976
Etruscan vessels represent a masterful fusion of indigenous Italian traditions and heavy aesthetic influence from the Greek world. Produced primarily between the 7th and 3rd centuries BCE, these ceramics served both utilitarian purposes in daily life and ritualistic functions in elaborate funerary rites. The most iconic form is Bucchero ware, easily recognized by its lustrous, silvery-black finish. Unlike Greek pottery which relied on slip for color, Bucchero achieved its signature "metallic" look through a unique firing process called reduction, which turned the clay black throughout and allowed it to mimic the expensive bronze vessels used by the elite.
As the Etruscans expanded their trade networks, their pottery began to mirror the Black-figure and Red-figure techniques of their Athenian neighbors. However, Etruscan artisans often added a distinct regional flair, frequently favoring more crowded compositions and more expressive, almost whimsical, depictions of mythological scenes. Beyond these painted vases, they were famous for large-scale terracotta works, including highly detailed architectural decorations and sarcophagi that featured lifelike, reclining figures. These vessels were not just containers for wine or oil; they were status symbols that signaled the owner's wealth and Hellenized tastes.
The preservation of these vessels is largely due to the Etruscan practice of burying the deceased in subterranean "cities of the dead" (neropolises). Tombs were stocked with vast quantities of pottery to provide the deceased with the comforts of home in the afterlife. Because of this, archaeologists have recovered thousands of intact pieces that provide an invaluable window into a civilization that left behind very little written history. Today, these vessels stand as a testament to the Etruscan's technical ingenuity and their role as the primary cultural bridge between the ancient Greeks and the rising power of Rome.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Etruscan
Century/ Timeframe
6th - 5th Century B.C
Name of object
Single handled pot
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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.
