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An Apulian Black-figured Squat Lekythos — An Apulian Black-figured Squat Lekythos, 4th Century B.C.
An Apulian Black-figured Squat Lekythos

An Apulian Black-figured Squat Lekythos, 4th Century B.C.

An Apulian black-figured squat lekythos from the 4th century B.C., a small oil vessel used in ancient Greek funerary practices. This ceramic piece exemplifies the sophisticated pottery techniques of southern Italian Greek colonies.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 29, 2022

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Lot 164

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An Apulian Black-figured Squat Lekythos, An Apulian Black-figured Squat Lekythos, 4th Century B.C.

An Apulian black-figured squat lekythos from the 4th century B.C., a small oil vessel used in ancient Greek funerary practices. This ceramic piece exemplifies the sophisticated pottery techniques of southern Italian Greek colonies.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Lekythos, 4th Century B.C., Greek Pottery, Apulian, Funerary, Ceramic, Black-figured, Ancient Greece