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Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures
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LOT 0073

Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures

6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.

7 1/4 in. (515 grams, 18.6 cm).

Tall vessel with narrow base and loop handles to the shoulder, strap handle to the rear; reserved figural scene of a horse in profile with handler and rider behind.

Provenance

Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990, thence by descent.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12047-211885.

Literature

Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.19.192.45; Joslyn Art Museum, inventory no.1953.255, for a similar Attic black figure hydria.

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LOT 0073

Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Hydria with Figures

Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)

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