Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Ceramic Krater
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 850 - € 1,000
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Miniature ceramic crater from Graeco‑Hellenistic Greece, mid‑4th century BCE, with black glaze, standing on a pronounced ring foot, 7.5 cm high and 12.3 cm wide, in Very good + condition with a small restoration on the lip.
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Description from the seller
Small two-handled miniature crater
Great Greece, mid-4th century BCE.
Wheel-thrown ceramic with black glaze, resting on a clearly marked annular foot, with a reserved base revealing the orange hue of the clay.
Deep vessel with a slightly flared wall, underscored at the base by a slight molded shoulder.
Lip subtly flared, currently partially restored, with small losses visible at the rim.
Two horizontal symmetric handles, rounded in cross-section, attached beneath the lip, adopting an elegantly curved form with ends slightly turned up.
Surface covered with a homogeneous black glaze, showing in places fine wear and brownish nuances characteristic of Italiote productions of the 4th century BCE.
This is a miniature version of a crater, probably intended for votive, domestic, or funerary use, faithfully reproducing the forms of the large mixing vases.
Condition:
Very good overall condition.
Small restoration visible on the rim edge.
Surface glaze wear consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 12.3 cm
Provenance:
Former collection of Mrs. J. Z., preserved in the family heritage for about fifty years.
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Seller's Story
Founded in 1978, the gallery is dedicated to classical archaeology and ancient numismatics.
It is located in Brussels, in the historic Sablon district, a leading spot of the European antique market.
Translated by Google TranslateSmall two-handled miniature crater
Great Greece, mid-4th century BCE.
Wheel-thrown ceramic with black glaze, resting on a clearly marked annular foot, with a reserved base revealing the orange hue of the clay.
Deep vessel with a slightly flared wall, underscored at the base by a slight molded shoulder.
Lip subtly flared, currently partially restored, with small losses visible at the rim.
Two horizontal symmetric handles, rounded in cross-section, attached beneath the lip, adopting an elegantly curved form with ends slightly turned up.
Surface covered with a homogeneous black glaze, showing in places fine wear and brownish nuances characteristic of Italiote productions of the 4th century BCE.
This is a miniature version of a crater, probably intended for votive, domestic, or funerary use, faithfully reproducing the forms of the large mixing vases.
Condition:
Very good overall condition.
Small restoration visible on the rim edge.
Surface glaze wear consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 cm
Width: 12.3 cm
Provenance:
Former collection of Mrs. J. Z., preserved in the family heritage for about fifty years.
Shipping by BPOST.
An expert-certified certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.
!!! Warning !!!
No shipping outside the European Union.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Seller's Story
Founded in 1978, the gallery is dedicated to classical archaeology and ancient numismatics.
It is located in Brussels, in the historic Sablon district, a leading spot of the European antique market.
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Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/timeframe
Milieu du 4ème siècle avant J-C.
Name of object
Krater
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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