Lot Essay
The deceased reclines on a large tassled cushion, with an inscription along the front edge, probably of their name. For a lid with inscription, cf. D. Barbagli and M. Iozzo, Etruschi, Siena, 2007, p. 116, no. 32.
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CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
Details
AN ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA CINERARY URN LID
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
13 1⁄4 in. (33.5 cm.) long
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
13 1⁄4 in. (33.5 cm.) long
Provenance
with Vitelleschi, Rome.
Fridolin (1903-1969) and Halina (1907-1989) Schwitter-Lagutt Collection, Basel, acquired from the above prior to 1971.
Fridolin (1903-1969) and Halina (1907-1989) Schwitter-Lagutt Collection, Basel, acquired from the above prior to 1971.
Exhibited
On loan to the Antikenmuseum, Basel, 1971-2022.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department
The deceased reclines on a large tassled cushion, with an inscription along the front edge, probably of their name. For a lid with inscription, cf. D. Barbagli and M. Iozzo, Etruschi, Siena, 2007, p. 116, no. 32.