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CIRCA 550 B.C.
Details
A LATE CORINTHIAN POTTERY AMPHORA, NEAR THE TYDAEUS PAINTER
CIRCA 550 B.C.
Side A: a cockerel with lotus bud above its back, dot and zigzag border above, worn
Side B: a winged siren with rosette, similar band above, heavily repainted
The black-glazed body with red line borders around the panels, reserved band above foot with painted double rays, repaired and restored with over-painting
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 550 B.C.
Side A: a cockerel with lotus bud above its back, dot and zigzag border above, worn
Side B: a winged siren with rosette, similar band above, heavily repainted
The black-glazed body with red line borders around the panels, reserved band above foot with painted double rays, repaired and restored with over-painting
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Fribourg, Germany, 1993.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis