Greek Hellenistic Pottery Lagynos / Wine Jug
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**Originally Listed At $350**
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A utilitarian, buff vessel with a wide, well-defined shoulder, a round, slightly flared foot, a conical neck, a thick mouth, and a ribbed strap handle. The lagynos is an ancient form designed to hold oil (in smaller form) or, as this one, wine. This is a beautiful example of a rare form. Size: 7.7" W x 7.95" H (19.6 cm x 20.2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex West German private collection of H.W., acquired in March 1999
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#127768
Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A utilitarian, buff vessel with a wide, well-defined shoulder, a round, slightly flared foot, a conical neck, a thick mouth, and a ribbed strap handle. The lagynos is an ancient form designed to hold oil (in smaller form) or, as this one, wine. This is a beautiful example of a rare form. Size: 7.7" W x 7.95" H (19.6 cm x 20.2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex West German private collection of H.W., acquired in March 1999
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.
#127768
Condition
Repaired from two large pieces, with an unobtrusive repair line just visible. Slight wear to surface, including one small area of pitting on the surface.
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Greek Hellenistic Pottery Lagynos / Wine Jug
Estimate $450 - $675
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