Miniature Greek Blackware Hydria
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**Originally Listed at $200**
Greek Empire, Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, ca. 325 BCE. Miniature pottery wine vessel called a hydria designed specifically as a funerary offering. Twin upturned handles on the sides and additional handle connecting rim to body. Theories abound concerning the use of miniature offerings and include they were intended for children, or were cheaper and used by less wealthy patrons or were used by those who had to travel long distances to the funeral and were much easier to transport. Size: 2.75" H (7 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
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Greek Empire, Magna Graecia, Southern Italy, ca. 325 BCE. Miniature pottery wine vessel called a hydria designed specifically as a funerary offering. Twin upturned handles on the sides and additional handle connecting rim to body. Theories abound concerning the use of miniature offerings and include they were intended for children, or were cheaper and used by less wealthy patrons or were used by those who had to travel long distances to the funeral and were much easier to transport. Size: 2.75" H (7 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
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.
#121411
Condition
Wear to pigment, else excellent
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Miniature Greek Blackware Hydria
Estimate $300 - $450
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