Ancient Greek, Attic Terracotta Lekythos

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Lekythos, terracotta, Greek Attic, dating to c. 6th–5th century B.C., in excellent condition with black‑figure decoration and a height of 13.9 cm.

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Description from the seller

Of typical form, the black figure decoration consisting of a band of palmettes and rays on the shoulder. Exquisite.

Size: 13.9 cm H - 5 7/16 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, c. 6th-5th Century B.C.
Condition: Repaired


Provenance: Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, formed from the 1970s onwards, acquired in Dortmund, 10th January 1994.

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.

Of typical form, the black figure decoration consisting of a band of palmettes and rays on the shoulder. Exquisite.

Size: 13.9 cm H - 5 7/16 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, c. 6th-5th Century B.C.
Condition: Repaired


Provenance: Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, formed from the 1970s onwards, acquired in Dortmund, 10th January 1994.

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. 6th-5th Century B.C.
Name of object
Lekythos
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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