Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Ceramic Apulian miniature olpe with splendid metallic sheen. - 66 mm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

Estimate  € 450 - € 550
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This Hellenistic Ancient Greek Apulian miniature olpe is made of beige clay with a black gloss and dates to the 4th century BC.

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Description from the seller

Apulian miniature olpe with splendid metallic shine

Beige tone, black glaze tone

4th century BC

66 x 64 x 58 mm

Intact

Purchased in 2026 in the Swiss art trade, previously since the mid-1970s in a Swiss private collection of Oswald Meier (1935-2025), Langenthal

Invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer in copy.

Apulian miniature olpe with splendid metallic shine

Beige tone, black glaze tone

4th century BC

66 x 64 x 58 mm

Intact

Purchased in 2026 in the Swiss art trade, previously since the mid-1970s in a Swiss private collection of Oswald Meier (1935-2025), Langenthal

Invoice is available and will be provided to the buyer in copy.

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
4. Jh. v. Chr.
Name of object
Apulian miniature olpe with splendid metallic sheen.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Switzerland
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
66 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Width
64 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
Depth
58 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
Private

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