Lot of 2 Greek Terracotta Spindle Jars
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Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A lovely set of two wheel-thrown pottery spindle jars which held perfumes or precious oils. Both vessels have creamy tan-orange surface colors with spool-shaped bases, piriform bodies, tubular necks, and planar rims. Size of largest: 2.25" W x 7.5" H (5.7 cm x 19 cm).
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#136736
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A lovely set of two wheel-thrown pottery spindle jars which held perfumes or precious oils. Both vessels have creamy tan-orange surface colors with spool-shaped bases, piriform bodies, tubular necks, and planar rims. Size of largest: 2.25" W x 7.5" H (5.7 cm x 19 cm).
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#136736
Condition
Neck and rim of largest repaired from multiple pieces with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Both vessels have surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age, small nicks and chips to bases, bodies, necks, and rims, with some minor fading to coloration. Nice earthen deposits and encrustations throughout.
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Lot of 2 Greek Terracotta Spindle Jars
Estimate $300 - $450
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