Ancient Greek Terracotta Campanian black glazed bowl with six palmettes and a face - 5.5 cm

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Ancient Greek Campanian terracotta bowl with black glaze, six palmettes and a central face, 17 cm wide and 5.5 cm high, dating to 400–300 BC, original/authentic and in very good condition, provenance from a Dutch collection since 2024 with a prior French private collection transfer in 1997 and German export license.

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Description from the seller

Campanian black glazed bowl with six stamped palmettes and in the center a face, most likely Dionysus, a satyr or a theatrical mask.

The black glaze is not paint but a ceramic slip (refined clay suspension) that turns glossy black when fired under controlled conditions in a three-phase kiln process.

Dimensions: 17 cm wide

Condition: Great condition. The black glaze is partially flaked on the back.

Provenance: Dutch collection since 2024. France private collection, bought in 1997 at Gallery Pierre-Eric Becker in Cannes. With German export license and copy of the 1997 invoice.

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- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
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- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).

Campanian black glazed bowl with six stamped palmettes and in the center a face, most likely Dionysus, a satyr or a theatrical mask.

The black glaze is not paint but a ceramic slip (refined clay suspension) that turns glossy black when fired under controlled conditions in a three-phase kiln process.

Dimensions: 17 cm wide

Condition: Great condition. The black glaze is partially flaked on the back.

Provenance: Dutch collection since 2024. France private collection, bought in 1997 at Gallery Pierre-Eric Becker in Cannes. With German export license and copy of the 1997 invoice.

Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
400 - 300 BC
Name of object
Campanian black glazed bowl with six palmettes and a face
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
5.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1997
Width
17 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
The NetherlandsVerified
105
Objects sold
100%
Private

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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.

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