Ancient Greek Pottery Olpe, Spanish Export License. (No Reserve Price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Olpe, a Greek pottery vessel from the 4th century B.C., in good condition, with dimensions 82 mm × 77 mm × 78 mm, originating from a German private collection (1986) and acquired in 2025, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and an EU export license.
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ITEM: Olpe
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 82 mm x 77 mm x 78 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection acquired in 1986 from P.L., Paris
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
The Greek olpe is a type of ceramic vessel used primarily for storing and pouring liquids, such as water, wine, and oil. Characterized by its distinctive shape, the olpe typically features a rounded body, a narrow neck, and a single handle. This design made it practical for both domestic and ceremonial uses, as the shape facilitated easy pouring and handling. The olpe was a versatile vessel, used in everyday activities as well as in ritual contexts, reflecting its importance in ancient Greek life.
One of the notable aspects of the olpe is its decoration. Greek artisans often adorned these vessels with intricate patterns and motifs, employing techniques such as black-figure or red-figure painting. In black-figure pottery, designs were painted in a slip that turned black during firing, while the natural red of the clay formed the background. The red-figure technique involved painting the background black while leaving the figures in red. Decorations on olpes could include geometric patterns, floral designs, or scenes from mythology and daily life. These artistic element
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Olpe
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 82 mm x 77 mm x 78 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex German private collection acquired in 1986 from P.L., Paris
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
The Greek olpe is a type of ceramic vessel used primarily for storing and pouring liquids, such as water, wine, and oil. Characterized by its distinctive shape, the olpe typically features a rounded body, a narrow neck, and a single handle. This design made it practical for both domestic and ceremonial uses, as the shape facilitated easy pouring and handling. The olpe was a versatile vessel, used in everyday activities as well as in ritual contexts, reflecting its importance in ancient Greek life.
One of the notable aspects of the olpe is its decoration. Greek artisans often adorned these vessels with intricate patterns and motifs, employing techniques such as black-figure or red-figure painting. In black-figure pottery, designs were painted in a slip that turned black during firing, while the natural red of the clay formed the background. The red-figure technique involved painting the background black while leaving the figures in red. Decorations on olpes could include geometric patterns, floral designs, or scenes from mythology and daily life. These artistic element
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
4th Century B.C
Name of object
Spanish Export License., Olpe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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.
