Ancient Greek Terracotta Red-Figured Net Decorated Lekythos
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Ancient Greek red‑figured Lekythos in terracotta with a net decoration and rays on the neck and shoulder, dating to South Italy in the 4th century B.C., 9.2 cm long, in intact excellent condition, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and documented provenance, including 1987 private collection origin and Bonham's/London acquisition details.
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Description from the seller
The body decorated with a net pattern in dark brown slip, the neck and shoulder embellished with rays pattern. Exquisite.
Size: 9.2 cm L - 3 5/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: South Italy, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: acquired in Dortmund, 29th August 1987; Subsequently acquired at Bonham's, London, Online Auction 23 June-7 July, lot 256.
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 body decorated with a net pattern in dark brown slip, the neck and shoulder embellished with rays pattern. Exquisite.
Size: 9.2 cm L - 3 5/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: South Italy, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: acquired in Dortmund, 29th August 1987; Subsequently acquired at Bonham's, London, Online Auction 23 June-7 July, lot 256.
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
South Italy, c. 4th Century B.C.
Name of object
Red-Figured Net Decorated Lekythos
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
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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