Register Auction 105
Zemanek-Münster
Amphoriskos, Middle Corinthian, ca. 600 BC, Europe-Antiques, greek corinthian, Size: H: 15,5 cm (H: 6.1 inch), ID: 3052521
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Auction 105

Amphoriskos, Middle Corinthian, ca. 600 BC ·  Europe-Antiques, greek corinthian · ID: 3052521

Starting price EUR 600
Estimated price EUR 1,200
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Provenance
H. Hufnagel, Aschaffenburg, Germany
Size
H: 15,5 cm
H: 6.1 inch

Description

ceramic, creme-white, brown and dark red pigment, painted decoration with incised outlines in two continuous friezes: swans and acanthus leaves; minor chipping and partial loss of paint

The amphoriskos was likely used as a vessel for perfumed oil, fragrances, or cosmetics.

Notices

This object is subject to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Protection Act. Export documents are required for export (subjected to a fee).

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