Greek black-glaze amphora, South Italy, c.4th century BC
Terracotta
Height: 56.5cm
12030
£ 16,000
Tall amphora completely covered ina 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,...
Tall amphora completely covered ina 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
Sotheby's, New York, USA, Antiquities, June 14th 2000, lot 98, consigned by a member of the US art marketR.S.L. collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 2000
Accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece
