Ancient Greek - Large Phrygian amphora - 5th century BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ge Ancient Phrygian geometric amphora with painted monochrome brown decoration showing a bird among reeds, dating to the 6th–5th century BCE, about 29.6–30 cm high and 28 cm wide with a 16.5 cm mouth, in good condition with a slight lip restoration and one handle reattached, acquired in 2023 from Galerie/Antiquaire in France with provenance from a French private collection and previously owned since 1980, authenticated as original and legally obtainable for export.
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Geometric-period, painted-decor amphora with handles, Cyprus.
Amphora, about 30 cm tall and 28 cm wide, diameter of the opening 16.5 cm. It is characterized by an oval body and its wide neck with a round opening and small vertical lip.
The biconvex body features two round handles, vertical, raised at the shoulder; it rests on a small flared foot.
The monochrome decoration, light brown and still partially visible, shows a bird within a reed motif.
Ancient Greece, Phrygia, 6th/5th century BCE.
Dimensions: Height 29.6 cm - Width 28.2 cm.
Very good condition, slight restoration to the lip, one handle reglued.
Provenance: France, A.G.T. study.
Previously: former private French collection
The seller can prove that the lot was lawfully obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateGeometric-period, painted-decor amphora with handles, Cyprus.
Amphora, about 30 cm tall and 28 cm wide, diameter of the opening 16.5 cm. It is characterized by an oval body and its wide neck with a round opening and small vertical lip.
The biconvex body features two round handles, vertical, raised at the shoulder; it rests on a small flared foot.
The monochrome decoration, light brown and still partially visible, shows a bird within a reed motif.
Ancient Greece, Phrygia, 6th/5th century BCE.
Dimensions: Height 29.6 cm - Width 28.2 cm.
Very good condition, slight restoration to the lip, one handle reglued.
Provenance: France, A.G.T. study.
Previously: former private French collection
The seller can prove that the lot was lawfully obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
500 BC
Name of object
- Large Phrygian amphora - 5th century BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
