Ancient Greek Ceramic Black Glazed Lekythos - 5.3 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 Black Glazed Lekythos, a ceramic miniature terracotta vessel, 5.3 cm high and 5.2 cm wide, dating to the 5th century B.C., in very good condition.
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Miniature terracotta squat lekythos featuring a bulbous body which tapers in to a cylindrical neck with a flared funnel-shaped mouth and a flat rim. A singular handle has been applied from the neck to the shoulder. The vessel sits upon a ring foot and has been finished with a black glaze. Beautiful iridescence can now be seen across the surface.
Provenance: Formerly collected in Avignon 60 years ago.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days
Miniature terracotta squat lekythos featuring a bulbous body which tapers in to a cylindrical neck with a flared funnel-shaped mouth and a flat rim. A singular handle has been applied from the neck to the shoulder. The vessel sits upon a ring foot and has been finished with a black glaze. Beautiful iridescence can now be seen across the surface.
Provenance: Formerly collected in Avignon 60 years ago.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
5th century B.C.
Name of object
Black Glazed Lekythos
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
5.3 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
5.2 cm
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.
