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A Greek red-figure owl skyphos

7 December 2021, 12:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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A Greek red-figure owl skyphos
South Italy, circa 4th Century B.C.
Decorated on each side with an owl depicted with dot and circle eyes with stylised feather details, flanked by sprigs of laurel leaves, 6.8cm high, 8.8cm diam. excl. handles

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Provenance:
Acquired by the current owner from Classian Art Ltd, Zurich, 21 September 1999.

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