Ancient Greek Ceramic - Boeotian kantharos with raised handles - Appraised by Mr. Cohen - 500/400 BC
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This Ancient Greek Boeotian ceramic kantharos, dating to the 5th–4th century BC, has a black glaze, two raised handles and a white-painted laurel wreath, and was examined by Marie-Margaux COHEN.
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RARE GREEK BOEOTIAN KANTHAROS
Black-glazed ceramic kantharos with two large raised handles. It is decorated with a laurel wreath painted in white.
Made from several elements, this kantharos is of excellent artistic and technical quality. The body and stem were made separately on a potter’s wheel, while the handles were shaped by hand. The predominantly black, glossy paint and the handles’ unusual shape reveal the metal origins of this type of vessel, which was used for drinking wine at banquets or religious ceremonies.
This example, with its slender proportions and flaring body, rests on a long, trumpet-shaped stem. A ridge runs around the entire vase at the level of the handles’ lower attachment points; at the top, they are attached to the rim. The handles rise above the rim and are each formed from a strip of clay.
Very common in Boeotia, a region especially renowned for the cult of Dionysus (from which this shape probably originated), this vase was one of the most common attributes of the god of wine. For example, numerous scenes depicted in contemporary art show Dionysus celebrating and processing in the company of satyrs and maenads.
Fired at a high temperature, the vase produces a very clear ringing sound, attesting to the great hardness and quality of the ceramic.
Greece, Boeotia – 5th/4th century BC
Height: 18.7 cm
Excellent state of preservation – minor restoration
Authenticated by Marie-Margaux COHEN
Provenance: France, R.N.E. gallery
Previously: private collection from central France
The seller can prove that the lot was legally acquired; the provenance declaration has been reviewed by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRARE GREEK BOEOTIAN KANTHAROS
Black-glazed ceramic kantharos with two large raised handles. It is decorated with a laurel wreath painted in white.
Made from several elements, this kantharos is of excellent artistic and technical quality. The body and stem were made separately on a potter’s wheel, while the handles were shaped by hand. The predominantly black, glossy paint and the handles’ unusual shape reveal the metal origins of this type of vessel, which was used for drinking wine at banquets or religious ceremonies.
This example, with its slender proportions and flaring body, rests on a long, trumpet-shaped stem. A ridge runs around the entire vase at the level of the handles’ lower attachment points; at the top, they are attached to the rim. The handles rise above the rim and are each formed from a strip of clay.
Very common in Boeotia, a region especially renowned for the cult of Dionysus (from which this shape probably originated), this vase was one of the most common attributes of the god of wine. For example, numerous scenes depicted in contemporary art show Dionysus celebrating and processing in the company of satyrs and maenads.
Fired at a high temperature, the vase produces a very clear ringing sound, attesting to the great hardness and quality of the ceramic.
Greece, Boeotia – 5th/4th century BC
Height: 18.7 cm
Excellent state of preservation – minor restoration
Authenticated by Marie-Margaux COHEN
Provenance: France, R.N.E. gallery
Previously: private collection from central France
The seller can prove that the lot was legally acquired; the provenance declaration has been reviewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorised to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permits, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of the status if this takes more than a few days.
All the seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
5ème/4ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Boeotian kantharos with raised handles - Appraised by Mr. Cohen - 500/400 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
