An Attic Black-glazed Amphoriskos Height 5 1/4 Inches (13.3 Cm). - May 26, 2022 | Freeman's | Hindman In Il
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An Attic Black-Glazed Amphoriskos Height 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm).
An Attic Black-Glazed Amphoriskos Height 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm).
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Description
An Attic Black-Glazed Amphoriskos
Circa Late 5th-Early 4th Century B.C.
Height 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm).
Property from a Private Florida Collection

Provenance:Charles Ede, Ltd., London, 27 May 1997 (Inv. no. 3122).

Note:
This elegant miniature amphora, stamped with decorative palmettes and spirals, is in the shape of an acorn. In ancient Greece, the acorn was closely associated with the god Zeus and the sacred site of Dodona. It was said that by the shaking of a branch from a particular oak tree at Dodona, one could summon Zeus himself. This vessel with its playful symbolism was likely used as an offering to Zeus.
Condition
Height with stand 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm). Minor sat incrustations.
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An Attic Black-Glazed Amphoriskos Height 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm).

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