Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Ceramic Kylix (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Ancient Greek Hellenistic terracotta kylix, a wheel-made two-handled drinking cup dating to circa 4th–3rd century BC, decorated with red bands, with a height of 47.5 mm, bowl diameter 148 mm, overall width 200 mm and weight 279 g, with a repaired handle.
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Greek Terracotta Kylix
Culture: Greek
Period: Hellenistic Period
Date: Circa 4th–3rd century BC
Material: Terracotta
Technique: Wheel-made, painted decoration
Object: Kylix / two-handled drinking cup
Dimensions:
Height: 47.5 mm
Diameter of bowl: 148 mm
Width including handles: 200 mm
Weight: 279 g
Description:
A shallow wheel-made terracotta kylix with a broad circular bowl and two opposing horizontal loop handles. The vessel is decorated with simple red-painted bands running around the exterior and along the inner edge of the rim, with further traces of red pigment preserved on the handles. The underside terminates in a low circular foot.
The restrained painted decoration and broad, shallow form are characteristic of utilitarian drinking vessels produced within the Greek and Hellenistic ceramic tradition.
Condition:
Ancient surface wear with extensive earthen and mineral deposits. Losses and small chips to the rim. Hairline cracks and old fractures are visible, particularly around the handles and body. Painted decoration partially preserved. Please refer to the photographs for a complete assessment of condition.
Provenance:
French private collection, acquired in the 1970s.
Greek Terracotta Kylix
Culture: Greek
Period: Hellenistic Period
Date: Circa 4th–3rd century BC
Material: Terracotta
Technique: Wheel-made, painted decoration
Object: Kylix / two-handled drinking cup
Dimensions:
Height: 47.5 mm
Diameter of bowl: 148 mm
Width including handles: 200 mm
Weight: 279 g
Description:
A shallow wheel-made terracotta kylix with a broad circular bowl and two opposing horizontal loop handles. The vessel is decorated with simple red-painted bands running around the exterior and along the inner edge of the rim, with further traces of red pigment preserved on the handles. The underside terminates in a low circular foot.
The restrained painted decoration and broad, shallow form are characteristic of utilitarian drinking vessels produced within the Greek and Hellenistic ceramic tradition.
Condition:
Ancient surface wear with extensive earthen and mineral deposits. Losses and small chips to the rim. Hairline cracks and old fractures are visible, particularly around the handles and body. Painted decoration partially preserved. Please refer to the photographs for a complete assessment of condition.
Provenance:
French private collection, acquired in the 1970s.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
Circa 4th–3rd century BC
Name of object
Kylix
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Handle repaired
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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