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LOT 0857
Italic Terracotta Lebes Gamikos
MESSAPIAN, 5TH-4RD CENTURY B.C.
5 1/8 in. (361 grams, 13 cm wide).
Comprising a conical body with flared foot, broad shoulder and low raised rim to the mouth; two lateral loop handles to the shoulder; circumferential branch with leaves and bads to the outer face.
ProvenanceProf. Kurt Alder, Riehen, acquired from Galerie Koller AG, Zurich, November 1974, Auction 32, no.3808; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. The British Museum, items nos.1886,0310.4, 1893,0712.8 and 1864,1007.260.
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LOT 0857
Italic Terracotta Lebes Gamikos
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£200 (EUR 232; USD 270) ‡+BP*
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