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LOT 0052
Greek Red-Figure Epichysis
4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
7 1/2 in. (175 grams, 19.1 cm).
With pedestal foot, bulbous body, flared neck, pinched rim with lateral lugs and extended pouring lip, ribbed strap handle to the reverse; radiating white pellets and vertical red strokes to the neck, palmette to the reverse and profile seated figure of a lady of fashion with stephane and necklace, holding a wreath in one hand and a platter in the other; objects in the field; old collector's references to underside.
ProvenanceFrom the estate of a deceased American, acquired between 1970-1989.
with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, 28 October 2009, no.23 [part].
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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Greek Terracotta Dipper Cup
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Greek to Post Medieval Artefact Group
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Comprising: various decorated vessel fragments, a flint scraper, a clay pipe bowl and a stem, and other items. 150 grams total, 20-77 mm
From a deceased estate, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. 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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