Greek Boeotian Black Figure Tripod Epichysis
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Description
Greece, Boeotia, Middle Geometric period, ca. 5th century BCE. A rare and extensively decorated epichysis boasting a unique, 3-footed form with a classical spool-shaped body, slender neck, beaked spout, and graceful loop handle. The hand-painted body features ornate decoration of tongue, ray, lotus flower, and palmette motifs as well as several horizontal bands. A pouring vessel like this would have been used for libations or offerings from the ancient Greeks to their gods which involved pouring liquid on the ground or the altar. Size: 5.3" Diameter x 9.3" H (13.5 cm x 23.6 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA; ex-Hindman, Chicago, Illinois, USA, November 18, 2021, lot 910; ex-Schmidt Collection, Arizona, USA
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Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA; ex-Hindman, Chicago, Illinois, USA, November 18, 2021, lot 910; ex-Schmidt Collection, Arizona, USA
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.
#178919
Condition
Professionally repaired with areas of restoration and repainting. Break lines visible in a few areas and chip to one foot, as well as some expected light surface wear. Otherwise, excellent presentation with nice detail.
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Greek Boeotian Black Figure Tripod Epichysis
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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