Greek Cypriot Blackware Pitcher with Handle
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Description
Ancient Greece, Cyprus (modern Greece/Turkey), late Cypriot I, ca. 1600 to 1050 BCE. A graceful pottery pitcher boasting an elegant silhouette with a broad hip that dramatically narrows to an elongated tubular neck and flared spout, all sitting upon a petite base. This vessel likely served to hold precious oils for anointing or to be used as perfumes. Size: 6.3" Diameter x 8.6" H (16 cm x 21.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#175785
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#175785
Condition
Professionally repaired with restoration in areas, and light surface wear, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent presentation with nice remaining pigments and light earthen deposits. Remains of old collection label on base.
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Greek Cypriot Blackware Pitcher with Handle
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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