Greek Attic Black Glazed Oinochoe w/ TL Analysis
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Greece, Athens, Attic period, ca. 5th century BCE. A delicate miniature oinochoe, a pouring vessel, with a curved handle that rises high above the body of the vessel, a narrow neck, a round body, and a flared rim. It stands on a low disk foot. Around the shoulder is a delicate line of incised loops. This style of oinochoe is also sometimes known as an olpe, characterized by the tall handle that rises above the rim. The black glaze has a fine sheen from firing, meant to imitate the look of metal, especially bronze. Size: 3.2" W x 4.3" H (8.1 cm x 10.9 cm)
Included is a thermoluminescence (TL) test from QED Laboratoire, Aix-en-Provence, France, that concludes that the age is accurate.
Provenance: private Monsieur Gerard Boyer collection, Paris, France, acquired in the 1970's
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Included is a thermoluminescence (TL) test from QED Laboratoire, Aix-en-Provence, France, that concludes that the age is accurate.
Provenance: private Monsieur Gerard Boyer collection, Paris, France, acquired in the 1970's
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.
#121933
Condition
Handle has been repaired from multiple pieces and reattached, with some restoration.
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Greek Attic Black Glazed Oinochoe w/ TL Analysis
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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