Apulian, Gnathian Terracotta Oinochoe
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Apulian Gnathian terracotta oinochoe, Greek South Italian c.3rd Century B.C., 18 cm high, in excellent and intact condition, decorated with red, yellow and white slip featuring ivy tendrils and leaves.
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With bulbous body standing on short ring foot, trefoil lip and strap handle, decorated in red, yellow and white slip with ivy tendrils and leaves. Waves and ribbon fillers.
Size: 18 cm H - 7 1/16 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, South Italy, c. 3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton; acquired by the above from Sotheby's, 18 July 1985.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
With bulbous body standing on short ring foot, trefoil lip and strap handle, decorated in red, yellow and white slip with ivy tendrils and leaves. Waves and ribbon fillers.
Size: 18 cm H - 7 1/16 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, South Italy, c. 3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton; acquired by the above from Sotheby's, 18 July 1985.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Apulian, Gnathian
Century/ Timeframe
Greek, South Italy, c. 3rd Century B.C.
Name of object
Oinochoe
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2010
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1985
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
