Greek black-glaze amphora, c.500-450 BC
Terracotta
Height: 16.9cm; width across handles: 8.7cm
11822 IVP
$ 8,000
Delicate neck amphora in black glaze, the interior and outer edge of the foot, and underside reserved, the latter with a miltos wash. The mouth repaired, one chip to the...
Delicate neck amphora in black glaze, the interior and outer edge of the foot, and underside reserved, the latter with a miltos wash. The mouth repaired, one chip to the rim restored. A collection number in black ink: 'CV - I - 57' to the underside
This vase is unusual for its elegance and small dimensions; most example are around 25cm and over.
This vase is unusual for its elegance and small dimensions; most example are around 25cm and over.
Provenance
Victor Emile Gabriel Chevallier (1889-1969) and his wife Marguerite Jeanne Verel (1887-1962), France; recorded in their inventory as no.67
Mr. X, France; by descent from the above in 1969, thence by descent through two estates
