Rare Greek Attic Blackware Beaked Oinochoe
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Greece, Athens, 4th century BCE. This is a truly beautiful Classical object, a black-glazed oinochoe in excellent condition. The piece has an elongated trefoil "beaked" spout and a cylindrical strap handle descending from it to rest on the wide, flaring shoulder. There is a sharp carination at the juncture of the cylindrical body and the long neck. The glaze has taken on an iridescent patina that gives it the appearance of polished hematite. The base is unglazed. Size: 3.75" W x 5.35" H (9.5 cm x 13.6 cm)
The artisan who created this piece intended it to be a copy of a bronze or silver vessel. A silver vessel with an analogous shape to this one was found in Tomb III of the royal tombs at Vergina, Greece and is illustrated in "The Search for Alexander: An Exhibition," National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1980, no. 158, p. 181. These copies were meant for everyday use (by wealthier citizens) while the precious metal vessels were only brought out for special occasions. On the extremely rare form and type see: "Shapes and Names of Athenian Vases" by G. Richter and M. Milne, New York, 1935, pp. 18-20, fig. 130.
Provenance: Ex - private Los Angeles, CA collection.
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The artisan who created this piece intended it to be a copy of a bronze or silver vessel. A silver vessel with an analogous shape to this one was found in Tomb III of the royal tombs at Vergina, Greece and is illustrated in "The Search for Alexander: An Exhibition," National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1980, no. 158, p. 181. These copies were meant for everyday use (by wealthier citizens) while the precious metal vessels were only brought out for special occasions. On the extremely rare form and type see: "Shapes and Names of Athenian Vases" by G. Richter and M. Milne, New York, 1935, pp. 18-20, fig. 130.
Provenance: Ex - private Los Angeles, CA collection.
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116041
Condition
A few minor areas of surface deposits else choice
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Rare Greek Attic Blackware Beaked Oinochoe
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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