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LOT 0637
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.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. 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 0637
Greek Terracotta Kylix
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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