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LOT 0043
Greek Terracotta Kantharos
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
7 7/8 in. (421 grams, 20 cm high).
Trumpet-shaped cup with narrow stem and flared foot, two elaborate scrolled loop handles with lateral spurs, Side A: painted female profile busts each with detailed stephane and drop earrings, the hair dressed in a kekryphalos, flanked by two white cross or sword symbols; Side B: similar but lacking the swords.
Provenance
From a German auction.
Ex Paris gallery, 2000s.
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LOT 0043
Greek Terracotta Kantharos
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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