Ancient Greek Ceramic Lekythos. ca. 5th century BC. 31.5 cm height. TL Test.
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Ancient Greek lekythos, ca. 5th century BC, ceramic, 31.5 cm high, in good condition.
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Lekythos.
- Thermoluminescence Test -
Ancient Greek, Attic, ca. 5th century BC.
Ceramic.
Height 31.5 cm.
CONDITION: In good condition, it shows dents and loss in some areas of the varnish. The handle has two professionally restored break lines.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, France. Acquired around the 1960s.
DESCRIPTION:
Lekythos of classical form, the pyriform body sits on a disc-shaped base, with a strap handle and a high neck with a trumpet-shaped mouth, made of light-coloured ceramic using the black-figure technique. The body of the vessel is completely covered in black, with only one decorative motif standing out, in the shoulder area, ornamented with palmettes.
The lekythos is a type of Greek pottery used to store perfumed oil for body care. This type of vessel was also widely used as a funerary vessel. It is characterised by its elongated shape, narrow neck and wide mouth, which both limits the flow of the oil and facilitates its application.
The technique of black figures is based on the use of a transparent varnish which, when fired, acquired an intense, glossy black hue. The motifs were therefore invisible before firing, which meant that the painters had to work entirely from memory, unable to see their previous work. Once the piece was fired, the unglazed areas remained with the reddish hue of the clay, while the glazed, ‘painted’ areas took on a dense, glossy black colour. The black-figure technique was introduced in Corinth around 700 BC, and was adopted by Attic artists in the Orientalising period (725-625 BC). This was the beginning of the great series of black-figure pottery, which had its main centre in Athens and continued until the beginning of the 5th century BC.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateLekythos.
- Thermoluminescence Test -
Ancient Greek, Attic, ca. 5th century BC.
Ceramic.
Height 31.5 cm.
CONDITION: In good condition, it shows dents and loss in some areas of the varnish. The handle has two professionally restored break lines.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, France. Acquired around the 1960s.
DESCRIPTION:
Lekythos of classical form, the pyriform body sits on a disc-shaped base, with a strap handle and a high neck with a trumpet-shaped mouth, made of light-coloured ceramic using the black-figure technique. The body of the vessel is completely covered in black, with only one decorative motif standing out, in the shoulder area, ornamented with palmettes.
The lekythos is a type of Greek pottery used to store perfumed oil for body care. This type of vessel was also widely used as a funerary vessel. It is characterised by its elongated shape, narrow neck and wide mouth, which both limits the flow of the oil and facilitates its application.
The technique of black figures is based on the use of a transparent varnish which, when fired, acquired an intense, glossy black hue. The motifs were therefore invisible before firing, which meant that the painters had to work entirely from memory, unable to see their previous work. Once the piece was fired, the unglazed areas remained with the reddish hue of the clay, while the glazed, ‘painted’ areas took on a dense, glossy black colour. The black-figure technique was introduced in Corinth around 700 BC, and was adopted by Attic artists in the Orientalising period (725-625 BC). This was the beginning of the great series of black-figure pottery, which had its main centre in Athens and continued until the beginning of the 5th century BC.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union).
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
ca. 5th century BC.
Name of object
Lekythos. ca. 5th century BC. 31.5 cm height. TL Test.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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.
