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Greek Attic Red-Figure Owl Lekythos, ex-Sotheby's

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Greek Attic Red-Figure Owl Lekythos, ex-Sotheby's

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Description

Athens, Greece, second quarter 5th century BCE. A sweet example of Greek pottery! Small oil vessel decorated in red-figure technique, with owl looking forward, standing between two laurel sprigs, rays decorating upper shoulder/lower neck. Black lead glazed surface with lovely iridescence. 4.13"H (10.48 H cm)

Provenance: Ex-J.M.E. collection, New York, acquired at Sothebyâ€™s London in December 1991. Exhibited: The New York 5th International Antiquarian Fine Art Fair, New York, November 2001.

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Condition

Just about choice with a few small surface blemishes

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Greek Attic Red-Figure Owl Lekythos, ex-Sotheby's

Name: Greek Attic Red-Figure Owl Lekythos, ex-Sotheby's
SKU: 32204842
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $4,500 - $6,000

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