Ancient Greek, Apulian Terracotta Red Figure Lekanis
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Ancient Greek Apulian terracotta red‑figure lekane, ca. 330–320 BC, 10.2 cm high and 9.9 cm diameter, decorated on both sides with the profile head of a fashionable lady wearing the saccos, in excellent/intact condition, provenance from Bonham’s (UK) in 1994 from the Coryton collection, now acquired in 2016, with Certificate of Authenticity and legal export.</en>
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Description from the seller
Decorated on two sides with the profile head of a lady of fashion wearing the saccos headdress separated by palmettes. The base painted in brown slip.
Size: 10.2 cm H (including knob) - 4 inches - 9.9 cm D - 3 7/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, Apulian, South Italy, c. 330-320 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton, acquired at Bonham’s, 26 April 1994.
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.
Decorated on two sides with the profile head of a lady of fashion wearing the saccos headdress separated by palmettes. The base painted in brown slip.
Size: 10.2 cm H (including knob) - 4 inches - 9.9 cm D - 3 7/8 inches
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, Apulian, South Italy, c. 330-320 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: The collection of the late Sir Clinton Charles Donald Cory, 5th Baronet of Coryton, acquired at Bonham’s, 26 April 1994.
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
Ancient Greek, Apulian
Century/ Timeframe
Greek, Apulian, South Italy, c. 330-320 B.C.
Name of object
Red Figure Lekanis
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2016
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1994
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.
