Ancient Greek Large decorated oinochoe - geometric period - 700/600 BC - intact

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Ancient Greek grand oenochoe with geometric decoration from the late Geometric period (circa 700–600 BC), intact, height 21.4 cm and diameter 15.7 cm, acquired in 2023 from France from Galerie/Antiquaire.

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Large Greek wine jug with geometric decoration
Very old ceramic decorated with brown and ochre circular bands.
Oinochoe with geometric decoration of ribbons and concentric circles.
Sand-colored ceramic with brown painted decoration.
Pear-shaped body with a wide neck, a beak pinched into a clover shape, and a wide vertical handle decorated with two ridges at its top.
Final Geometric period, around 700 BC - Height 21.4 cm - Diameter 15.7 cm.
Perfect condition - completely intact piece.
Provenance: France, A.V.M.
Obtained from an old French collection.

Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
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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Large Greek wine jug with geometric decoration
Very old ceramic decorated with brown and ochre circular bands.
Oinochoe with geometric decoration of ribbons and concentric circles.
Sand-colored ceramic with brown painted decoration.
Pear-shaped body with a wide neck, a beak pinched into a clover shape, and a wide vertical handle decorated with two ridges at its top.
Final Geometric period, around 700 BC - Height 21.4 cm - Diameter 15.7 cm.
Perfect condition - completely intact piece.
Provenance: France, A.V.M.
Obtained from an old French collection.

Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
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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Details

Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/ Timeframe
700/600 avant J.-C.
Name of object
Large decorated oinochoe - geometric period - 700/600 BC - intact
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Intact
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
FranceVerified
3941
Objects sold
99.62%
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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.

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