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A Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian Black-figured Pyxis or Lebes Gamikos — A Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian Black-figured Pyxis or Lebes Gamikos, circa 575-550

A Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian Black-figured Pyxis or Lebes Gamikos

A Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian Black-figured Pyxis or Lebes Gamikos, circa 575-550

This black-figured ancient vessel, either Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian in origin, dates to approximately 575-550 BCE and functions as a pyxis or lebes gamikos. The piece exemplifies the sophisticated pottery techniques and decorative conventions of the Classical period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $600 – $800

Lot 179

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A Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian Black-figured Pyxis or Lebes Gamikos, A Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian Black-figured Pyxis or Lebes Gamikos, circa 575-550

This black-figured ancient vessel, either Corinthian or Etrusco-Corinthian in origin, dates to approximately 575-550 BCE and functions as a pyxis or lebes gamikos. The piece exemplifies the sophisticated pottery techniques and decorative conventions of the Classical period.

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

Related themes

Historic, Classical, Black-figure Pottery, Decorative Arts, Vessel, Ornamental, Ceramic, Greek, Mythological, Ancient