Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia Ceramic Kantharos - 10.4 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Ancient Greek. Archaic Period. Classical cantharus
Cantharus Dauno-Messapian
Cantharus made of light beige ceramic with raised handles and geometric decoration of parallel circular lines on the body, crowned at the shoulder by a frieze of tongues and a second frieze on the lip.
Southern Italy. Geometric period. Apulia. Dauno-Messapian workshop. 6th to 5th century BC.
Origin: Germany S.C.R.
Earlier: collection acquired in 1958 from the art dealer A.F.E in Lugano, Italy. Since then kept in southern Germany by the collector.
The seller ensures that the required permits, such as an export license, are arranged. In that case the seller will inform the buyer about the waiting time.
Ancient Greek. Archaic Period. Classical cantharus
Cantharus Dauno-Messapian
Cantharus made of light beige ceramic with raised handles and geometric decoration of parallel circular lines on the body, crowned at the shoulder by a frieze of tongues and a second frieze on the lip.
Southern Italy. Geometric period. Apulia. Dauno-Messapian workshop. 6th to 5th century BC.
Origin: Germany S.C.R.
Earlier: collection acquired in 1958 from the art dealer A.F.E in Lugano, Italy. Since then kept in southern Germany by the collector.
The seller ensures that the required permits, such as an export license, are arranged. In that case the seller will inform the buyer about the waiting time.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Magna Graecia
Century/timeframe
6e tot 5e eeuw v. Chr.
Name of object
Kantharos
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
10.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1958
Width
14.6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Italy
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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