Ancient Greek Terracotta Askos
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A Greek Campanian terracotta askos with a crescentic body, a loop strap handle on the back, and a short cylindrical neck with a disc rim, featuring a smooth glazed surface and measuring 9 cm in length and height, in intact condition.
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Description from the seller
Greek blackware askos vessel with crescentic body, a loop strap handle on the back and short cylindrical neck with disc rim. Smooth glazed surface. Exquisite.
Size: 9 cm L and H - 3 9/16 inches;
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, Campanian, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Nancy and Earl Keefer Collection, USA, formed from the late 1950s to the late 1990s.
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.
Greek blackware askos vessel with crescentic body, a loop strap handle on the back and short cylindrical neck with disc rim. Smooth glazed surface. Exquisite.
Size: 9 cm L and H - 3 9/16 inches;
Material: Terracotta
Culture: Greek, Campanian, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Nancy and Earl Keefer Collection, USA, formed from the late 1950s to the late 1990s.
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
Century/ Timeframe
Greek, Campanian, c. 4th - 3rd Century B.C.
Name of object
Askos
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2013
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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.
