Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Pottery Very Big Skyphos. 39 cm L. Apulia, 4th Century BC. Spanish Export License.
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Very Big Skyphos, Gnathian Apulia 4th Century BC, a wheel-thrown pottery skyphos with black glaze and red, white, and yellow decoration, 39 cm long with handles, 27.5 cm high and 27.5 cm diameter without handles, provenance Private collection Valencia, Spain, and provided with a Spanish export license.
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Very Big Skyphos Gnathia!!
- important piece -
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia, Gnathia, second half of the 4th-3rd century BC.
Wheel-thrown pottery. Oxidative firing, overpainted, glazed.
39 cm long with handles, 27,5 cm height and 27,5 cm diameter wihtout handles.
Provenance:
- Private colecction, Valencia, Spain. Acquired before 1980.
- With spanish export license.
Condition: Very good excellent condition, only a crakc in the base not broken, see photos.
Vessel made in the workshops of Gnathia with a bulbous body that narrows towards the base. It has a ring foot, with horizontal handles of circular section very close to the rim of the vessel and slightly directed upwards, and a slightly flared rim. It has a black glazed surface, although there are orange areas, probably due to a problem during firing. It is decorated in red, white, and yellow, with geometric motifs in bands on the upper part and plant motifs on the body, mainly ivy branches and hanging vine elements. Ivy and vines are the most typical decoration on “Gnathia” overpainted ceramics. The black glaze covering the cup leaves an orange-colored band at the base. The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid has a skyphos of similar type in its collection.
Skyphos-type ceramic vessels were common vessels in Magna Graecia (southern Italy and Sicily) during the 6th to 4th centuries BC, a period of intense Greek colonisation. The skyphos is a deep vessel, with two small horizontal handles, used primarily for drinking wine, often in social contexts such as the symposium.
In Magna Graecia, these vessels adopted local decorative styles, influenced by Attic pottery, but also developed characteristics of their own. Among the most notable are the red-figured skyphoi, a technique in which the figures were reserved in the natural colour of the clay while the background was painted black. The subjects depicted include mythological scenes, rituals, Dionysian motifs and aspects of everyday life.
Important workshops emerged in regions such as Apulia, Lucania and Campania, where craftsmen fused Hellenistic traditions with indigenous elements. These vessels had not only a utilitarian function, but also a symbolic and funerary one, as they were often deposited as offerings in tombs.
The Magna Graecia skyphos is thus a testimony to an intense cultural exchange, reflecting the syncretism between Greek tradition and Italic influences in the colonial context.
Notes for export licenses:
- The piece includes the Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). NOT TAXES.
- According to Spanish law, items shipped outside the European Union are subject to export taxes, which will be added to the invoice and charged to the buyer. These export taxes are based 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 different percentages are applied to different sections:
- Up to €6,000: 5%.
- From €6,001 to €60,000: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1 and 2 months at most.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees 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 on 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%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Translated by Google TranslateVery Big Skyphos Gnathia!!
- important piece -
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia, Gnathia, second half of the 4th-3rd century BC.
Wheel-thrown pottery. Oxidative firing, overpainted, glazed.
39 cm long with handles, 27,5 cm height and 27,5 cm diameter wihtout handles.
Provenance:
- Private colecction, Valencia, Spain. Acquired before 1980.
- With spanish export license.
Condition: Very good excellent condition, only a crakc in the base not broken, see photos.
Vessel made in the workshops of Gnathia with a bulbous body that narrows towards the base. It has a ring foot, with horizontal handles of circular section very close to the rim of the vessel and slightly directed upwards, and a slightly flared rim. It has a black glazed surface, although there are orange areas, probably due to a problem during firing. It is decorated in red, white, and yellow, with geometric motifs in bands on the upper part and plant motifs on the body, mainly ivy branches and hanging vine elements. Ivy and vines are the most typical decoration on “Gnathia” overpainted ceramics. The black glaze covering the cup leaves an orange-colored band at the base. The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid has a skyphos of similar type in its collection.
Skyphos-type ceramic vessels were common vessels in Magna Graecia (southern Italy and Sicily) during the 6th to 4th centuries BC, a period of intense Greek colonisation. The skyphos is a deep vessel, with two small horizontal handles, used primarily for drinking wine, often in social contexts such as the symposium.
In Magna Graecia, these vessels adopted local decorative styles, influenced by Attic pottery, but also developed characteristics of their own. Among the most notable are the red-figured skyphoi, a technique in which the figures were reserved in the natural colour of the clay while the background was painted black. The subjects depicted include mythological scenes, rituals, Dionysian motifs and aspects of everyday life.
Important workshops emerged in regions such as Apulia, Lucania and Campania, where craftsmen fused Hellenistic traditions with indigenous elements. These vessels had not only a utilitarian function, but also a symbolic and funerary one, as they were often deposited as offerings in tombs.
The Magna Graecia skyphos is thus a testimony to an intense cultural exchange, reflecting the syncretism between Greek tradition and Italic influences in the colonial context.
Notes for export licenses:
- The piece includes the Spanish Export License (Passport for the European Union). NOT TAXES.
- According to Spanish law, items shipped outside the European Union are subject to export taxes, which will be added to the invoice and charged to the buyer. These export taxes are based 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 different percentages are applied to different sections:
- Up to €6,000: 5%.
- From €6,001 to €60,000: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1 and 2 months at most.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees 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 on 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%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/timeframe
Apulia, 4th Century BC
Name of object
Very Big Skyphos. 39 cm L. Apulia, 4th Century BC. Spanish Export License.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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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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.
