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LOT 0507
Greek Black Glazed Terracotta Kylix and Cover
CIRCA 300-200 B.C.
3 1/2 - 5 3/8 in. (147 grams total, 9-13.6 cm).
Comprising a squat body with two lateral loop handles and a trumpet-shaped base, dished lid with disc handle; with old collector's label: 'Ancient Greek / Smsall Kyli with cover / BC 300-200 / Excavated at Corinth / A rare and desirable specimen from Sir Sheridan Fry's coll'n.'. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Believed to have been part of the Duke of Northumberland collection.
From an early 20th century collection with reference no.12/6.
From a Hampshire, UK, private collection.
Accompanied be an early 20th century inked information packet.
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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