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LOT 0058

Greek Archaic Black-Figure Kylix with Inscriptions

550-530 B.C.

8 1/4 in. (178 grams, 21 cm wide).

With broad flat foot and short stem, broad bowl with carination at the shoulder and two strap shoulders; a palmette on each side of the handle; Side A) a standing siren with its wings spread, Greek inscription below 'XAIPE KAI ΠIEI EY' (Rejoice and drink well); Side B) a grazing stag with large antlers, Greek inscription below 'XAIPE KAI ΠIEI EY' (Rejoice and drink well).

Provenance

Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12640-236638.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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'Rejoice and Drink Well'

LOT 0058

Greek Archaic Black-Figure Kylix with Inscriptions

Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,530

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