Ancient Greek Earthenware Pitcher - Attic kylix Villanova
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,700
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Description from the seller
Description
Terracotta kylix (drink bowl) from the early Classical period (ca. 520–450 BCE), executed in the black-glaze ware technique. The object stands on a low foot and has two horizontal, outwardly curved handles. This type of bowl was used in antiquity during the Greek symposium.
Provenance:
Delivered with the original, two-sided paper label from antiquarian P. Monsieur.
• Frontside: Handwritten note: "Terracotta drink bowl (Kylix), Italy, ± 500 BCE, probably 520-450 BCE, Condition: Restored."
• Reverse side: Handwritten note: "Found in Italy but made in Greece (Attica). Only the red-work refinement is thinner and thus lighter."
Specifications & Dimensions
• Object: Terracotta black-glazed kylix
• Culture: Ancient Greek / Attic workmanship
• Dating: Ca. 520 – 450 BCE
• Material: Terracotta, black slip glaze
• Height: 6.8 cm
• Diameter of bowl: 15.5 cm
• Total width (incl. handles): 20.5 cm
• Condition: Restored. Old fracture lines have been joined and stabilized. Wear to the glaze and surface present consistent with age. See the photos for the exact physical state.
The object is carefully packed and insured for shipping using proper protective materials.
Description
Terracotta kylix (drink bowl) from the early Classical period (ca. 520–450 BCE), executed in the black-glaze ware technique. The object stands on a low foot and has two horizontal, outwardly curved handles. This type of bowl was used in antiquity during the Greek symposium.
Provenance:
Delivered with the original, two-sided paper label from antiquarian P. Monsieur.
• Frontside: Handwritten note: "Terracotta drink bowl (Kylix), Italy, ± 500 BCE, probably 520-450 BCE, Condition: Restored."
• Reverse side: Handwritten note: "Found in Italy but made in Greece (Attica). Only the red-work refinement is thinner and thus lighter."
Specifications & Dimensions
• Object: Terracotta black-glazed kylix
• Culture: Ancient Greek / Attic workmanship
• Dating: Ca. 520 – 450 BCE
• Material: Terracotta, black slip glaze
• Height: 6.8 cm
• Diameter of bowl: 15.5 cm
• Total width (incl. handles): 20.5 cm
• Condition: Restored. Old fracture lines have been joined and stabilized. Wear to the glaze and surface present consistent with age. See the photos for the exact physical state.
The object is carefully packed and insured for shipping using proper protective materials.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Greek
Specific region of origin
Italië, Villanova (Bologna)
Century/timeframe
520-450 v.Chr
Title additional information
Attic kylix Villanova
Number of objects
1
Acquired from
Gifted
Material
Earthenware
Year acquired
2023
Country of origin
Italy
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1967
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Width
22 cm
Diameter
16 cm
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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.
