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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.
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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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