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LOT 0596

Greek Net-Painted Black-Figure Lekythos

APULIAN, 4TH CENTURY B.C.

3 5/8 in. (72 grams, 91 mm).

The ovoid body decorated with cross-hatching, solid band to the shoulder and vertical bands to the slender neck, trumpet-shaped mouth, strap handle and discoid foot; repaired.

Provenance

Ex Mister X. (1931-2017) private collection.
Sold in the benefit of the 'Croix-Rouge of Monaco'.

Literature

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 76.12.4, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0596

Greek Net-Painted Black-Figure Lekythos

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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