Description:

Rome, 1st Century BCE/CE. Unusual medium! Shape like this are usually formed in terracotta, but this skyphos is formed in silver, with applied silver handles. Across center of cup is a band of leaf detail within two parallel lines. On either side of cup are two half loop handles, the top forming a completed loop due to being attached to a flat finial, the bottom remaining open. Since the piece is made in silver, instead of terracotta, it was likely an offering cup for a wealthy Roman in the temple or grave. 2-1/4"H x 5-3/4"W. Provenance: Ex-Prominent New York City, NY Gallery. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Repaired.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

October 10, 2013 9:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 20% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000