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LOT 0028
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
MYCENAEAN TERRACOTTA PAINTED VESSEL
14TH-13TH CENTURY B.C.
4 in. (217 grams, 10.2 cm).
14TH-13TH CENTURY B.C.
4 in. (217 grams, 10.2 cm).
Drum-shaped body and broad shoulder with short neck and everted rim to the mouth; bands of circumferential painted ornament to underside, sidewall, shoulder and mouth and plain band with 'И' motifs to the shoulder.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. University of Boulder, Colorado, USA, item 2006.22.T (Mycenaean Stirrup Jar), for similar decorative scheme.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
