Ancient Greek Terracotta Black-Ware Pottery Olpe
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This Ancient Greek black-ware pottery olpe is made of terracotta and dates to the Gnathian period, around the 4th century BC.
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Description from the seller
On a round ring foot, globular ribbed body, applied loop handle. Ovolo decoration in white slip around the neck.
Size: 10.2 cm H - 4 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Gnathian, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands; acquired from Dortmund 31st May 1989, June 1989, 4th August 1989 and 31st May 1993. Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 188.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
On a round ring foot, globular ribbed body, applied loop handle. Ovolo decoration in white slip around the neck.
Size: 10.2 cm H - 4 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Gnathian, c. 4th Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Kuizenga collection, The Netherlands; acquired from Dortmund 31st May 1989, June 1989, 4th August 1989 and 31st May 1993. Ex Bonham's Auction, lot 188.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
Gnathian, c. 4th Century B.C.
Name of object
Black-Ware Pottery Olpe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1993
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
