Description:

Classical World, Etruria (Italy), Archaic Period, ca. late 7th to early 6th century BCE. A wheel-thrown pottery alabastron (perfume vial) with a series of distinctive ribs layered across the exterior surfaces. A painted ring motif adorns the rim and rib rings in black and red atop a cream ground while horizontal stripes decorate the handle and a program of frets or tongues embellish the shoulder; the base also features bullseye-style rings. Size: 2.375" W x 3.75" H (6 cm x 9.5 cm)

Cf. a similar example at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 96.9.5

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#179497

  • Condition: Light abrasions, a few spalls, and minor fading to pigment, otherwise intact and excellent. Wonderful preservation to ribs and pigment.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

June 29, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 26.5% 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 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000