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LOT 0548

Greek Black-Glazed Terracotta Kantharos

5TH CENTURY B.C.

5 5/8 in. (185 grams, 14.3 cm wide).

Comprising a conical foot, splayed body of the vase, strongly carinated walls and trumpet- shaped mouth; small strap handles; foot, lip, handles and retracting part slightly worn.

Provenance

Hans Knorr, acquired in Athens in the 1940s.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075503.
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 0548

Greek Black-Glazed Terracotta Kantharos

Sold for (Inc. bp): £546

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