Ancient Greek Canosa - painted decorated oenochoe - 4th / 3rd century BC
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Canosa oenochoe with painted decoration from Magna Graecia, ancient Greek, dating to the late 4th/early 3rd century BCE, beige ceramic with ochre, red and green palmette and floral motifs, engobe white glaze, pink interior of the spout, dimensions H 22.2 cm × W 10.7 cm, in excellent condition with no restoration.
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An elegant oinochoe with a trefoil spout, made of beige ceramic and decorated with ochre, red, and green floral motifs and palmettes. The inside of the spout is painted pink.
The decoration is painted on a white slip.
The added pigment is one of the characteristics of Canosa pottery and sculpture.
Canosa ceramics are rare!
Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Canosa, late 4th / early 3rd century BC.
Dimensions: H 22.2 cm - width 10.7 cm
Piece in excellent condition - no restoration - partial deterioration of the paint
Provenance: France, V.S.L. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateAn elegant oinochoe with a trefoil spout, made of beige ceramic and decorated with ochre, red, and green floral motifs and palmettes. The inside of the spout is painted pink.
The decoration is painted on a white slip.
The added pigment is one of the characteristics of Canosa pottery and sculpture.
Canosa ceramics are rare!
Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, Canosa, late 4th / early 3rd century BC.
Dimensions: H 22.2 cm - width 10.7 cm
Piece in excellent condition - no restoration - partial deterioration of the paint
Provenance: France, V.S.L. gallery.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
4ème/3ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
Canosa - painted decorated oenochoe - 4th / 3rd century BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
