Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Cypriot Painted Amphora with Double Strap Handles")
_200x200.jpg "Cypriot Painted Amphora with Double Strap Handles")
.jpg "Cypriot Painted Amphora with Double Strap Handles")
LOT 0047
Cypriot Painted Amphora with Double Strap Handles
ARCHAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 750 B.C.
7 1/4 in. (1 kg, 18.3 cm).
With narrow trumpet-shaped foot, broad shoulder and ribbed lateral handles; painted circumferential bands to the inner neck, rim and body, hatched panels and symbols to the shoulder. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith Phillips, 27 November 2001, lot 51.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. Brown, A.C., Catling, H.W., Ancient Cyprus, Oxford, 1975, p.45, no.5, for the type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Etruscan Bronze Figure of an Acrobat
5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Nude female in arched pose with arms angled backwards behind her head to form a handle; mounted on a custom-made stand. 223 grams total, 11.5 cm high including stand
Ex Charles Ede, 1989 [stock no. 4908]. Acquired from a Japanese collector, 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12051-211850. -
Cypriot Terracotta Votive Horn
2100-1850 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Tapering round-section votive with reserved bands of dense linear hatching; repaired and mounted on a custom made display stand. 127 grams total, 18 cm high
From the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris. with Christie’s, South Kensington, 14 May 2002, no.19 (part). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. -
Cypriot 'Eyed' Trefoil-Mouthed Pottery Jug with Geometric Motif
Iron Age, circa 1200-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
White ware globular jug with pinched trefoil mouth and strap handle to the rear; painted 'eye' detailing to mouth, serpent pattern to handle, hatched triangle motif to the body. 300 grams, 16 cm high
Ex Peter Cran collection, Scotland, who worked as an engineer for the Cypriot public works department 1931-1946; thence by descent. Acquired from Bonhams, London, 23 May 2012, no.6 (part). From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages and original lot tag.
