Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Ceramic Lekythos - 10 cm
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Ancient Greek terracotta aryballos in red-figure style from the Greater Greece, 4th century BCE, 10 cm high by 6.5 cm wide, depicting a draped Maenad with a tambourine, in very good condition and authentic original from a private collection; acquired in 2025 from Belgium.
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Red-figure aryballos-lekythos, terracotta with a black glaze
Greece Magna Graecia, probably Apulia, 4th century BCE
Description:
Small red-figure lekythos-aryballos in terracotta with a black glaze, with an ovoid body resting on a annular foot, a long cylindrical neck ending in a flared mouth. A small vertical handle connects the neck to the shoulder.
The face is decorated, in the red-figure technique, with a draped maenad depicted in profile to the right, holding in front of her a large tympanon (tambourine), an attribute frequently associated with the Dionysiac procession. Details of the garment and anatomy are outlined with fine incisions and painted highlights.
Height: 10 cm.
Width: 6.5 cm.
Condition:
Wear and small losses of glaze and decoration, surface deposits and accretions. Overall well preserved.
Provenance:
Former private collection of Mrs. J. Z., kept in the family heritage for about fifty years.
An invoice and a certificate of authenticity from the expert will be provided to the buyer.
The item will be shipped and insured by DHL Express.
Disclaimer:
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.
Translated by Google TranslateAttention for non EU buyers: No shipping outside of the European Union!
Red-figure aryballos-lekythos, terracotta with a black glaze
Greece Magna Graecia, probably Apulia, 4th century BCE
Description:
Small red-figure lekythos-aryballos in terracotta with a black glaze, with an ovoid body resting on a annular foot, a long cylindrical neck ending in a flared mouth. A small vertical handle connects the neck to the shoulder.
The face is decorated, in the red-figure technique, with a draped maenad depicted in profile to the right, holding in front of her a large tympanon (tambourine), an attribute frequently associated with the Dionysiac procession. Details of the garment and anatomy are outlined with fine incisions and painted highlights.
Height: 10 cm.
Width: 6.5 cm.
Condition:
Wear and small losses of glaze and decoration, surface deposits and accretions. Overall well preserved.
Provenance:
Former private collection of Mrs. J. Z., kept in the family heritage for about fifty years.
An invoice and a certificate of authenticity from the expert will be provided to the buyer.
The item will be shipped and insured by DHL Express.
Disclaimer:
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
IVème siècle avant J-C
Name of object
Lekythos
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1985
Width
6.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
