Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Gnathian Ceramic Squat Epichysis With Spanish Import License - 15 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,700 - € 2,000
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Gnathian ceramic squat epichysis vase from Magna Graecia, dating to the 4th Century B.C., with a buff ground and maroon and yellow decoration, height 15 cm, in good condition and accompanied by an authenticity certificate; acquired from a French auction house in 2026 and currently in the process of obtaining a Spanish export license.
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A fine Greek vase in the classic Gnathian style, originating from the south Italian region of Apulia. The squat, globular body leads to a thin neck with a narrow, steeply angled spout to provide control over the flow of liquid when poured. The thin handle rises above the spout in an elegant curve, before bending back down into a straight vertical to join the body. A delicately moulded lions protomes on the point of separation between the handle and the pouring spout, further enriching the composition. The elaborate geometric and floral decoration in maroon and yellow pigment stand out against the ground of buff light clay coated in shiny black gloss. The neck is adorned with vertical lines, splaying outwards along the curve as it joins the body, where they meet a fieze of egg and dart and a ring of small dots. The main decoration of the body is a repeating pattern of grape bunches, leaves, and vine tendrils above and below a central maroon band. Such motifs are typical of Gnathian ware. A decorative unglazed band around the foot. The base is unglazed and unadorned.
Dimensions: 15,00 cm.
Condition: Good condition. Some surface wear on the lions heads. Small hole on the base ( see pictures )
Provenance: Acquired at a French Auction House. Formerly French private collector. Acuired at Neret Minet Auction in 2010
Notes:
- This piece can not be sold to US and swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining
Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take between 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and 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%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
A fine Greek vase in the classic Gnathian style, originating from the south Italian region of Apulia. The squat, globular body leads to a thin neck with a narrow, steeply angled spout to provide control over the flow of liquid when poured. The thin handle rises above the spout in an elegant curve, before bending back down into a straight vertical to join the body. A delicately moulded lions protomes on the point of separation between the handle and the pouring spout, further enriching the composition. The elaborate geometric and floral decoration in maroon and yellow pigment stand out against the ground of buff light clay coated in shiny black gloss. The neck is adorned with vertical lines, splaying outwards along the curve as it joins the body, where they meet a fieze of egg and dart and a ring of small dots. The main decoration of the body is a repeating pattern of grape bunches, leaves, and vine tendrils above and below a central maroon band. Such motifs are typical of Gnathian ware. A decorative unglazed band around the foot. The base is unglazed and unadorned.
Dimensions: 15,00 cm.
Condition: Good condition. Some surface wear on the lions heads. Small hole on the base ( see pictures )
Provenance: Acquired at a French Auction House. Formerly French private collector. Acuired at Neret Minet Auction in 2010
Notes:
- This piece can not be sold to US and swiss buyers.
- The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining
Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union). This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
- If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will
be requested by us, This process can take between 1 and 2 months.
According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union
are subject to export taxes and 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%.
- Shipped with Insurance.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/timeframe
4th Century B.C.
Name of object
With Spanish Import License
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Gnathian Ceramic Squat Epichysis
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
15 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2010
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.
