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Greek Terracotta Askos - Swan Form

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Magna Graecia, southern Italy, ca. 300 BCE. Sweet pottery askos in buff clay covered with red slip in the form of a swan - harking back to the Greek myth of Leda and the swan. Swan sits on short rounded foot, head bent forward, spout emerging from its chest. Size: 4-1/2"L x 3-1/8"H.

Provenance: Ex-private NYC collection, acquired prior to 2000.

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Condition

Intact with very minor chipping and a bit of pigment wear, else excellent.

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Greek Terracotta Askos - Swan Form

Name: Greek Terracotta Askos - Swan Form
SKU: 38149652
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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