Daunian Terracotta Thymiaterion
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Thymiaterion, a Daunian terracotta incense burner from the Hellenistic period (c. 4th–3rd c. BC), 16.2 cm high, in excellent condition with dark brown slip and decorative ivy, meandros and hanging lotus buds, formerly in a private UK collection and later offered by Bonhams in 2007.
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Description from the seller
The thymiaterion (incense burner) strongly articulated shape, the shaft decorated in dark brown slip with a band of ivy leaves, meandros and hanging lotus buds. Exquisite.
Size: 16.2 cm H - 6 3/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Daunian, Hellenistic Period, c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Mr F. (1909-1984) collection, Surrey, acquired in the 1960s.
Private collection, Herefordshire. Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 26 April 2007, lot 60.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 258.
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 thymiaterion (incense burner) strongly articulated shape, the shaft decorated in dark brown slip with a band of ivy leaves, meandros and hanging lotus buds. Exquisite.
Size: 16.2 cm H - 6 3/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Daunian, Hellenistic Period, c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Mr F. (1909-1984) collection, Surrey, acquired in the 1960s.
Private collection, Herefordshire. Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 26 April 2007, lot 60.
Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 258.
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
Daunian
Century/timeframe
Daunian, Hellenistic Period, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.
Name of object
Thymiaterion
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
2007
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.
