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Ancient Greek Theomorphe Pseudo Vessel In The Shape Of Acheloos

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Ancient Greek Theomorphe Pseudo Vessel In The Shape Of Acheloos

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Ancient Greek Theomorphe Pseudo Vessel In The Shape Of Acheloos
Magna Graecia / 5. Century B.C. / Terracotta / H = 18.2 cm (7 1/8 in)
South-Italian theomorphe pseudo vessel in the shape of the river god Acheloos with beautiful smile.
This object is accompained by the original document from the Galerie Cahn, Basel.

Condition:
In good condition. Intact, worn.

Provenance:
Swiss private collection P. Bonsera, Allschwil.
Purchased in 2020 from Jean-David Cahn, Basel.
Before that in the collection of Herbert A. Cahn, Basel.

Published:
Rhenus Auktionen 28.09.2022

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Ancient Greek Theomorphe Pseudo Vessel In The Shape Of Acheloos

Name: Ancient Greek Theomorphe Pseudo Vessel In The Shape Of Acheloos
SKU: 149855915
Price: 5000 CHF
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