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LOT 1993

Greek Style Terracotta Oinochoe

20TH CENTURY A.D.

16 1/8 in. (1.36 kg, 41 cm).

With tiered foot, ovoid body, tapering neck and scooped trefoil mouth; tall strap handle to the rear with median gusset; painted palmette below the handle and combat scene with two hoplites and an attacking lion; after the antique.

Provenance

From a Paris collection, France.
Ex French gallery, 1970-1990.

CONDITION

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LOT 1993

Greek Style Terracotta Oinochoe

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

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