Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Terracotta Askos - 14 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 Hellenistic Canosan double-spouted Askos in terracotta from the 3rd century BC, 14 cm high, 14 cm wide and 12 cm deep, featuring Medusa heads on both spouts and dolphin decorations around a circular leaf motif with geometric and natural vegetation motifs, in good condition with a small rim chip.
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Hellenistic Canosan Double-Spouted Askos (circa 3rd century BC)
Work of Magna Graecia
Medusa head on both sides of the spout
Decorated with dolphins around a circular leaf motif, and also includes geometric and natural vegetation motifs
Condition:
Fine, with signs of ageing visible on the surface. Minor chip on the rim.
Provenance:
Bought from Yanto Alexander Fine Art, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally acquired. The seller guarantees that he has obtained this object legally and is authorised to sell it. The seller has the "Declaration of legal origin" document from Yanto Alexander.
Hellenistic Canosan Double-Spouted Askos (circa 3rd century BC)
Work of Magna Graecia
Medusa head on both sides of the spout
Decorated with dolphins around a circular leaf motif, and also includes geometric and natural vegetation motifs
Condition:
Fine, with signs of ageing visible on the surface. Minor chip on the rim.
Provenance:
Bought from Yanto Alexander Fine Art, Amersfoort, The Netherlands.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally acquired. The seller guarantees that he has obtained this object legally and is authorised to sell it. The seller has the "Declaration of legal origin" document from Yanto Alexander.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
3rd Century BC
Name of object
Askos
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2022
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
14 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
14 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
12 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.
