Ancient Greek black-figure pottery jug, ex-museum
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Description
Ancient Greek black-figure pottery jug, ex-museum, Probably 700-300 BCE, black and red slip glazed terracotta, the jar vessel with handle, decorated with a mythological insect-like winged figure between two eyes, further decorated with birds and animals, paper accession label taped to underside with information label, 6"h
Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum; a gift to the museum
Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum; a gift to the museum
Condition
Good, fully intact with decoration well preserved, scattered scratches, patches of crust accumulation, scant fleabite losses, no repairs or restorations observed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Ancient Greek black-figure pottery jug, ex-museum
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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