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Ancient Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora and Lid

$50,000
£37,748.36
€43,304.92
CA$69,797.33
A$76,002.65
CHF 40,209.42
MX$916,563.08
NOK 511,601.40
SEK 467,711.31
DKK 323,419.05

About the Item

This amphora is a well formed example of the Geometric period, decorated in dark brown slip with horizontal bands. The bands include short vertical lines, a blind lozenge chain, hatched double leaves, 'X's with hatching in the interstices, hatched meander separated by vertical lines on the shoulders, and hatched meander on the neck. The vase is topped by a well fitted-knobbed lid featuring concentric circles, that alternate thin to thick, as well as vertical lines at the edge, and a small swastika within a circle on the knob. Notes The Geometric style emerges in Athens in the 9th century BC. This style is most associated with the period's pottery, characterized by repeating bands of linear decoration, often filled by cross-hatching, which covers the majority of the vessel's body, creating a uniform decoration. These regulated decorational schemes are occasionally interrupted by representations of humans and animals, the latter being more common. Humans were more often seen on incredibly large amphorae made as grave markers. This example was more likely used as a storage vessel than any ritual or ceremonial purpose. Provenance Anonymous sale; Sothebys, London, 10-11 December 1992. London art market. Anonymous sale; Christies, New York, 7 December 2006, Swiss art market. Antiquities Christie's London, October 24, 2013. Private Collection, Los Angeles California.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Fired,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Greece
  • Period:
    15th Century and Earlier
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Geometric Period, 8th Century BC
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Intact. The illustrated side is in good condition with strong colours still remaining. The unillustrated side has more loss to the painted decoration with ghosts of the pattern remaining.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MS.00251stDibs: LU10743248122462

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