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LOT 0079
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
VILLANOVAN TWO-HANDLED JAR
7TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/8 in. (145 grams, 10.5 cm wide).
7TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/8 in. (145 grams, 10.5 cm wide).
A terracotta amphora composed of a squat bulbous body and rounded shoulder, waisted neck, integral loop handles and integral foot, decorated with scrolling S-motifs, clusters of dots and combed chevrons.
PROVENANCE:
Ex collection of P. Linders, Herrliberg, Zurich, Switzerland.
with Galleria Serodine SA, Ascona, Switzerland, 12 November 2008.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 96.18.80, for similar.
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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.
