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52: A Greek Messapian Bi-Chrome Jug 6-1/4"H - Published

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Description

From Southern Italy, ca. 350 - 300 BC. Terracotta bulbous-bodied pouring jug with flat, wide rimmed mouth and high strap handle. Buff ground with painted red-brown bands. 6-1/4"H.

Part of a 209 piece collection of ancient pottery featured in the book, "The Farwell Collection" published in 1953 by Franklin P. Johnson, University of Chicago art historian and archaeologist.

Provenance: Ex-Byron Farwell Collection.

This lot will be sold not subject to a reserve. The starting price is the price at which the item can sell.

Condition

Minor rim roughness, pressure crack, otherwise intact.

Estimate $350 - $450
Starting Bid $175
Us Auction
Sep 14, 2012
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Auctioneer
Antiquities-Saleroom

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