Ancient Greek, Attic Terracotta Lekythos
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Ancient Greek Attic lekythos, terracotta, about 14.5 cm high, dating to c. 6th–5th century B.C., with a decorative shoulder band of waves and rays, in excellent condition and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Of typical form, nicely decorated with a band of waves and rays on the shoulder. Exquisite.
Size: 14.5 cm H - 5 11/16 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, 16th January 1995.
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, nicely decorated with a band of waves and rays on the shoulder. Exquisite.
Size: 14.5 cm H - 5 11/16 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, 16th January 1995.
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
1995
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
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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.
