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LOT 8:
A GREEK, PAINTED TERRACOTTA OIL CONTAINER, 300 BC
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1,000
Estimated price :
$1,200 - $1,400
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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sales tax: 8.875%
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A GREEK, PAINTED TERRACOTTA OIL CONTAINER, 300 BC
A small Greek oil container, similar to a lekythos, with a single high-rising handle and narrow spout for pouring. The body is pear-shaped with a narrow neck and rests on a flat-bottomed foot. The body has various decorative elements, painted on with white and brown coloring.
Ancient Greece - 300 BC.
Provenance: Private Collection, NYC.
H: 7 1/2 in., ( 19 cm.)
Condition: Very good overall. Paint fading and chipping in places. See photos for reference.
