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LOT 0057

Greek Apulian Black-Glazed Prochous

CIRCA 320 B.C.

7 1/4 in. (176 grams, 18.3 cm).

With pedestal base, piriform body, tapering neck with beak-like spout and tall strap handle to the rear; the body painted in a series of bands of strokes, ovolo motifs, waves, pellets and pendant vineleaves in white, cream and ochre; label to underside 'Apulian Gnathian Prochous CA. 320 B.C.'.

Provenance

Ex Fred Bentley Sr. GA (1926-2019).
with Ahlers & Ogletree Inc., USA, 10 November 2023, no.343.
Private collection, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0057

Greek Apulian Black-Glazed Prochous

Sold for (Inc. bp): £845

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