Ancient Greek Bronze Bowl (No reserve price)
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Ancient Greek bronze bowl, hemispherical with a flattened base, diameter 18.2 cm and height 6.2 cm, brown‑green patination with surface encrustations, dating to circa 4th–1st century BC, in fair condition with cracks near the base, authenticity original, provenance Abelita family collection (acquired 1980–2015) from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
A finely cast and hammered ancient Greek bronze bowl featuring a hemispherical shape with a flattened base. Its slightly convex walls slant upwards, leading to a wide mouth with thick flattened reinforced rim. The bowl is covered in a lovely brown-green patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear are consistent with age, such as scratches to the surface of both the interior and exterior. Dents around the base of the bowl. Crack near the base.
Vessels were made in Ancient Greece in a wide variety of shapes and materials, for example bronze (such as this example), terracotta, glass, stone, wood, and more. They served a number of different purposes, including as funerary, votive, medicinal, or domestic items for washing or for holding wine, oils, water, and cosmetics. Bronze, as an alloy of copper, which was widely available in the ancient Mediterranean, tin, and sometimes lead, was a cheaper alternative to silver and gold. Thus, many more bronze vessels survive, buried in tombs or grave sites.
Measurements: (circa) Diameter 18.2cm x H 6.2cm
Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
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Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A finely cast and hammered ancient Greek bronze bowl featuring a hemispherical shape with a flattened base. Its slightly convex walls slant upwards, leading to a wide mouth with thick flattened reinforced rim. The bowl is covered in a lovely brown-green patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear are consistent with age, such as scratches to the surface of both the interior and exterior. Dents around the base of the bowl. Crack near the base.
Vessels were made in Ancient Greece in a wide variety of shapes and materials, for example bronze (such as this example), terracotta, glass, stone, wood, and more. They served a number of different purposes, including as funerary, votive, medicinal, or domestic items for washing or for holding wine, oils, water, and cosmetics. Bronze, as an alloy of copper, which was widely available in the ancient Mediterranean, tin, and sometimes lead, was a cheaper alternative to silver and gold. Thus, many more bronze vessels survive, buried in tombs or grave sites.
Measurements: (circa) Diameter 18.2cm x H 6.2cm
Provenance: Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
Seller's Story
N.B: TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
Circa 4th-1st Century BC
Name of object
Bowl
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
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.
