Greek Apulian Red Figure Squat Lekythos w/ Palmette
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Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulian, ca. 4th century BCE. A sweet and petite lekythos presenting a classic form with an ovoid body, a slender tubular neck, a prominent spout with a flared rim, and a loop handle joining neck to shoulder - all upon a ring base. A lovely stylized palmette is painted via the red figure technique on the body. Contributing further to the beauty of this vessel is the silvery patina on the black finish. Size: 2.625" in diameter x 4.75" H (6.7 cm x 12.1 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#148370
Magna Graecia, South Italy, Apulian, ca. 4th century BCE. A sweet and petite lekythos presenting a classic form with an ovoid body, a slender tubular neck, a prominent spout with a flared rim, and a loop handle joining neck to shoulder - all upon a ring base. A lovely stylized palmette is painted via the red figure technique on the body. Contributing further to the beauty of this vessel is the silvery patina on the black finish. Size: 2.625" in diameter x 4.75" H (6.7 cm x 12.1 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA 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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#148370
Condition
Minute nicks to the rim. Normal surface wear with scuffs and minor abrasions commensurate with age. Old collection labels on underside of base. Black finish has developed a beautiful silvery patina.
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Greek Apulian Red Figure Squat Lekythos w/ Palmette
Estimate $500 - $800
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