Ancient Greek Terracotta Jar
05
days
18
hours
42
minutes
29
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 140826 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
South Italian terracotta jar, c. 4th–3rd century B.C., with bulbous body on a round foot and a white-slip olive-branch band plus black lip with rays, standing 6.4 cm high and described as excellent condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Bulbous body on a round foot, decorated with a thick black band painted with olive branches in white slip, a band of vertical and horizontal lines painted in black and rays around the lip.
Size: 6.4 cm H - 2 1/2 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: South Italy, c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands, acquired in Dortmund 26th November 1988. Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 187.
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.
Bulbous body on a round foot, decorated with a thick black band painted with olive branches in white slip, a band of vertical and horizontal lines painted in black and rays around the lip.
Size: 6.4 cm H - 2 1/2 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: South Italy, c. 4th-3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands, acquired in Dortmund 26th November 1988. Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 187.
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 - 3rd Century B.C.
Name of object
Jar
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1988
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
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
