Ancient Greece Ceramic Canosan polychrome oinochoe pottery with Eros scene along with Thermoluminescence Test and Spanish - 56 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Greek Canosan polychrome oinochoe with Eros scene, 3rd century BC, terracotta with applied polychromy, 56 × 18 × 18 cm, original with authenticity certificate and TL test, from private collection with legal export under Spanish license.
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Oinochoe with Eros and applied polychromy, Canosa (Apulia, Magna Graecia) - 3rd century BC
Modelled terracotta with applied polychromy.
Dimensions : 56 × 18 × 18 cm.
A magnificent oinochoe from the Hellenistic workshops of Canosa, one of the main centres for the production of funerary pottery in Magna Graecia. It features a pear-shaped body on a ring foot, a tall neck with a trilobite rim and a large vertical handle, embellished with two delicate winged Eros modelled in the round on the shoulders.
The body retains remarkable applied polychromy decoration in shades of pink, white and blue, depicting a Dionysian-inspired scene featuring Eros and a figure riding a panther, surrounded by plant motifs and ornamental bands. The quality of the modelling and the preservation of the original polychromy make this piece an excellent example of the refined Canosa production of the 3rd century BC.
Intended exclusively for funerary use, these vases were objects of prestige associated with Hellenistic beliefs regarding the regeneration and immortality of the soul.
Acquired from a German private collection, G.B in the 80's.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as T.L. (Thermoluminescence) testing and Spanish export license ( Passport for European Union ).
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.
The Gallery will be closed in August, all deliveries will be planned for the first weeks of September. Many thanks for your patience.
Oinochoe with Eros and applied polychromy, Canosa (Apulia, Magna Graecia) - 3rd century BC
Modelled terracotta with applied polychromy.
Dimensions : 56 × 18 × 18 cm.
A magnificent oinochoe from the Hellenistic workshops of Canosa, one of the main centres for the production of funerary pottery in Magna Graecia. It features a pear-shaped body on a ring foot, a tall neck with a trilobite rim and a large vertical handle, embellished with two delicate winged Eros modelled in the round on the shoulders.
The body retains remarkable applied polychromy decoration in shades of pink, white and blue, depicting a Dionysian-inspired scene featuring Eros and a figure riding a panther, surrounded by plant motifs and ornamental bands. The quality of the modelling and the preservation of the original polychromy make this piece an excellent example of the refined Canosa production of the 3rd century BC.
Intended exclusively for funerary use, these vases were objects of prestige associated with Hellenistic beliefs regarding the regeneration and immortality of the soul.
Acquired from a German private collection, G.B in the 80's.
-The piece includes an authenticity certificate as well as T.L. (Thermoluminescence) testing and Spanish export license ( Passport for European Union ).
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.
The Gallery will be closed in August, all deliveries will be planned for the first weeks of September. Many thanks for your patience.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greece
Century/timeframe
3rd century BC
Name of object
Canosan polychrome oinochoe pottery with Eros scene along with Thermoluminescence Test and Spanish
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2002
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
56 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
18 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
18 cm
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.
