Ancient Greek Attic pottery alabastron - 15.4 cm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Attic pottery alabastron from Ancient Greece, dating to the 5th century BC, in good condition with a height of 15.4 cm, width of 5 cm, and depth of 5 cm; acquired in 2026 from a private Spanish collection and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.

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Ancient Greece, superb Attic pottery vessel from the 5th century BC. This specific vessel type was characterized by its elongated body, narrow neck, and single handle, primarily used in antiquity for storing perfumed oils, ointments, and balms intended for both personal care and funerary rituals. Good state of preservation (see pictures and details).

Acquired from a Spanish private collection, I.A, 1950.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate.

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.

IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.

For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.

Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

Due to the holiday season, the gallery will remain closed for august. Shipping will be made between the first and second week of September. Many thanks for your patience.

Ancient Greece, superb Attic pottery vessel from the 5th century BC. This specific vessel type was characterized by its elongated body, narrow neck, and single handle, primarily used in antiquity for storing perfumed oils, ointments, and balms intended for both personal care and funerary rituals. Good state of preservation (see pictures and details).

Acquired from a Spanish private collection, I.A, 1950.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate.

The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.

IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA.

For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it:
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.

Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

Due to the holiday season, the gallery will remain closed for august. Shipping will be made between the first and second week of September. Many thanks for your patience.

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
5th century BC
Name of object
Attic pottery alabastron
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
367
Objects sold
100%
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