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Lot 37*

A Greek black glazed pottery krater
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7 July 2016, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

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A Greek black glazed pottery krater
South Italy, circa 4th Century B.C.
Of chalice shape, the cylindrical body set on a stepped foot, raised bosses to either side of the twin scrolling handles, the lid decorated with festoons in cream slip, with a stepped handle above, the lid probably not belonging, 26cm high including the lid (2)

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Provenance:
Millard and Mary Sheets Collection, California, acquired in the 1960s, thence by descent. Millard Sheets (24 June 1907 – 31 March 1989) was a renowned Californian artist whose work appears on building and museums worldwide.

Saleroom notices

Please note that this piece is not South Italian but probably West Slope Ware originating from Greece, circa 3rd Century B.C.

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