No. 97916096

Ancient Greek Pottery Xenon ware miniature olpe, 6,5 x 6 cm
No. 97916096

Ancient Greek Pottery Xenon ware miniature olpe, 6,5 x 6 cm
Beautiful miniature olpe with a bulbous body, narrow neck, flared rim, and strap handle connecting the rim to the shoulder. Small ceramic vessel, probably a toy or votive offering, decorated with a distinctive style of painting on black glaze. Xenon pottery is a specific type of Apulian pottery named after a vase bearing the inscription “XENON.” These miniatures are known for their vibrant red decoration on a shiny black background.
Provenance: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1960-1965; Your Antiquarian, Spain, 2021; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025
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Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
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