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Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

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LOT 0116

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

ATTIC, 5TH CENTURY B.C.

4 1/2 in. (102 grams, 11.5 cm).

Squat lekythos with a highly detailed depiction of a woman running to the right, holding a torch and a decorated box, the head turned backwards.

Provenance

Property of an European gentleman, acquired before 2005 in Cologne.

CONDITION

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LOT 0116

Greek Red-Figure Lekythos

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

Current bid: £800 +BP*
(3 Bids, Reserve met)

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