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An Apulian Black-Glazed Kernos — An Apulian Black-Glazed Kernos, circa 4th/3rd Century B.C.
An Apulian Black-Glazed Kernos

An Apulian Black-Glazed Kernos, circa 4th/3rd Century B.C.

An Apulian black-glazed kernos from the 4th or 3rd century B.C., representing ancient Greek pottery craftsmanship. A kernos is a ceremonial vessel composed of multiple connected cups, likely used in religious rituals.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 184

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An Apulian Black-Glazed Kernos, An Apulian Black-Glazed Kernos, circa 4th/3rd Century B.C.

An Apulian black-glazed kernos from the 4th or 3rd century B.C., representing ancient Greek pottery craftsmanship. A kernos is a ceremonial vessel composed of multiple connected cups, likely used in religious rituals.

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

Related themes

4th-3rd Century B.C., Classical Pottery, Multiple Cups, Ceremonial Vessel, Ancient Greek, South Italian, Black-Glazed, Apulian pottery, Kernos, Ritual Object