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LOT 0074

Greek Terracotta Kylix

6TH CENTURY B.C.

8 1/4 in. (249 grams, 21 cm wide).

With trumpet-shaped foot, broad bowl with carinated profile, flared rim, two lateral D-shaped handles; horizontal painted bands; repaired.

Provenance

Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.

Literature

Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1839,0214.80, for type; similar black figure kylix in the British Museum, inventory no.1854,0519.2, in Smith, A.H., Pryce, F.N., Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum British Museum 2 / Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: Great Britain 2, British Museum 2, London, 1926, III H e Pl. 12, 6.

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LOT 0074

Greek Terracotta Kylix

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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