Greek black-glaze amphora, South Italy, c.4th century BC
Terracotta
Height: 56.5cm
12030
£ 16,000
Tall amphora completely covered in a luscious black glaze. A pair of handles with a central rib rise from the shoulder in a curve to attach below the wide horizontal mouth, its lip expressed as a barely noticeable step. The flaring neck marked by a low step above the shoulders. The elongated body is set on a spreading foot, again in two stages. Reassembled from several large pieces.
Provenance
Art market USASotheby's, New York, USA, Antiquities, June 14th 2000, lot 98, consigned by a member of the above
R.S.L. collection, London, UK; probably acquired at the above sale
Accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece
Publications
Sotheby's, New York, USA, Antiquities, June 14th 2000, lot 98
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