ITEM: Vessel
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th - 3rd Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 75 mm x 98 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex American private collection, acquired before 2000s

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Greek vessels encompass a wide variety of pottery forms produced by ancient Greek artisans over several centuries. These vessels served numerous functions in Greek society, including storage, transportation, dining, and religious rituals. Greek pottery was typically made from clay and fired in kilns to create durable vessels that could withstand everyday use. The decoration and style of Greek vessels varied greatly depending on the time period, region, and intended function of the vessel.

Some of the most iconic types of Greek vessels include amphorae, kraters, kylixes, and lekythoi. Amphorae were large, two-handled vessels used for storing and transporting liquids such as wine, oil, and water. Kraters were wide, shallow bowls with handles used for mixing wine and water during symposia (drinking parties) and religious ceremonies. Kylixes were shallow drinking cups with handles, often decorated with scenes from mythology or everyday life. Lekythoi were slender, oil flasks used for storing perfumed oils and were often placed in tombs as offerings to the deceased.

Greek pottery was highly valued not only for its utilitarian function but also for its artistic and aesthetic qualities. Greek artisans decorated pottery using various techniques such as black-figure and red-figure painting, incision, and relief. The designs on Greek vessels often depicted mythological scenes, religious rituals, athletic competitions, and daily life, providing valuable insights into Greek culture, beliefs, and values.

Good condition

7.5 x 9.8 cm