Description:

Greek colony of Apulia, southeastern Italy, but found in Turkey. Ca 325 BCE. Miniature pottery pouring vessel - oinochoe - in blackware with painted palmettes in a style known as Xenon-ware. Several theories abound on the function of such miniatures. This includes they were grave offerings for children, they were used in the rite of passage from child to adult, or they were votive offerings from individuals who could not afford or not carry full-sized examples to funerals. 2.75"W (6.99 W cm) Provenance: Ex-Collection of William Dale. Mr. Dale was a career diplomat stationed in Turkey in the early 1960's and acquired a vast collection of Greek, Roman and Near-Eastern treasures. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Light wear to pigment, else near choice

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December 5, 2014 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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