Ancient Greek Glass Alabastron
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Ancient Greek alabastron in turquoise glass with yellow and light blue lines, a yellow circlet at the base, an everted rim and twin light blue lug handles, dating to c. 4th Century B.C., 7.3 cm long, in excellent condition, provenance Private London collection with authenticity as original.
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Description from the seller
The turquoise body with yellow and light blue lines and trails, yellow circlet around the base, everted rim. Twin light blue lug handles.
Size: 7.3 cm L - 2 13/16 inches
Material: Glass
Culture: Greek, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
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.
The turquoise body with yellow and light blue lines and trails, yellow circlet around the base, everted rim. Twin light blue lug handles.
Size: 7.3 cm L - 2 13/16 inches
Material: Glass
Culture: Greek, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private London collection acquired before 2000.
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
Century/timeframe
Greek, c. 4th Century B.C.
Name of object
Alabastron
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2018
Material
Glass
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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
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.
