Ancient Greek Ceramic Kylix - 6.8 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,500 - € 1,700
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Attic Greek kylix with two horizontal handles, orange-argile ceramic with a black-glaze interior and a exterior palmette frieze, dating to the 5th–4th century BCE, height 6.8 cm and width 18.5 cm, in good condition, from a private collection (Madame J. Z.), acquired in 2025 from Belgium.
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Greek kylix with two handles, black glaze and palmette frieze.
Greece, Attica, 5th – 4th century BC.
Height: 6.8 cm – Total width: 18.5 cm (handle to handle).
An elegant Attic kylix resting on a slender ring foot, with two slightly raised horizontal handles. The exterior decoration features a beautiful frieze of radiating palmettes painted in reserve on an orange clay background, typical of classical and post-classical Attic workshops.
The interior is decorated with a large reserved circular tondo, surrounded by a thick black varnish.
Condition:
Conservation: Some visible glued and restored areas, wear and tear to the varnish, but a very beautiful object for its time, with harmonious preservation of the lines and decoration.
Provenance: Private collection of Mrs. J. Z., part of the family heritage
for about fifty years.
An invoice and a certificate of authenticity from the expert will be provided to the buyer.
The item will be sent and insured by DHL Express.
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No shipping outside the European Union.
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The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Seller's Story
Our gallery was founded in 1978, specializing in classical archeology and ancient numismatics.
We are located in Brussels in the Sablon antiques district.
Translated by Google TranslateGreek kylix with two handles, black glaze and palmette frieze.
Greece, Attica, 5th – 4th century BC.
Height: 6.8 cm – Total width: 18.5 cm (handle to handle).
An elegant Attic kylix resting on a slender ring foot, with two slightly raised horizontal handles. The exterior decoration features a beautiful frieze of radiating palmettes painted in reserve on an orange clay background, typical of classical and post-classical Attic workshops.
The interior is decorated with a large reserved circular tondo, surrounded by a thick black varnish.
Condition:
Conservation: Some visible glued and restored areas, wear and tear to the varnish, but a very beautiful object for its time, with harmonious preservation of the lines and decoration.
Provenance: Private collection of Mrs. J. Z., part of the family heritage
for about fifty years.
An invoice and a certificate of authenticity from the expert will be provided to the buyer.
The item will be sent and insured by DHL Express.
Warning
No shipping outside the European Union.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Seller's Story
Our gallery was founded in 1978, specializing in classical archeology and ancient numismatics.
We are located in Brussels in the Sablon antiques district.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
5ème au 4ème siècle avant J-C.
Name of object
Kylix
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
6.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
18.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
