Ancient Greek, Attic Terracotta Lekythos
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Ancient Greek Attic lekythos in terracotta from the 5th century B.C., 14.7 cm high, decorated with black slip, rays and fine palmettes on the shoulder, intact and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the seller.
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Description from the seller
Decorated in black slip, rays and fine palmettes on the shoulder.
Size: 14.7 cm H - 5 3/4 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, c. 5th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton who acquired from Sotheby's, 17 May 1983, Agora Ancient Art, Vienna, 16 January 1986, B A Seaby Ltd., 24 August 1993, and Bonham’s 4 July 1996.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Decorated in black slip, rays and fine palmettes on the shoulder.
Size: 14.7 cm H - 5 3/4 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, c. 5th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton who acquired from Sotheby's, 17 May 1983, Agora Ancient Art, Vienna, 16 January 1986, B A Seaby Ltd., 24 August 1993, and Bonham’s 4 July 1996.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Attic
Century/ Timeframe
Greek, c. 5th Century B.C.
Name of object
Lekythos
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2019
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
