Etruscan kyathos of shallow form showing ridges and grooves on the inward sloping rim.
Two vertical ribs down the rim at some distance from the notched handle.
Small, slightly incurved base.
For a related bowl cf. lot no. 192 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.
Ceramic, Impasto ware.
Etruscan, 750-650 BC.
H. to handle 9.2 cm (3.6 in), D. 14.7 cm (5.8 in).
Reddish brown impasto with carefully smoothed surface. Outside of the handle chipped.
One shard out of the handle ar ...click for details
A couple of tall skyphoi with horizontal handles decorated with bands of incised lines.
The slender shape is a Corinthian creation and also known as kotyle. For a related item cf. lot no. 238 in: Ines Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.
Ceramic, Bucchero ware.
Etruscan, 625-600 BC
11.8 cm (4.6 in) and 12.1 cm (4.75 in), W. over handles 17 cm (6.7 in).
Intact and of good quality. The smoothened surface slightly worn in places, a minor craze fixed. Soil deposits, root marks.
Swiss pr ...click for details
Large Greek Apulian oinochoe of spindle-shaped body with tubular neck and substantial trefoil rim. A slightly raised twofold handle arching from rim to shoulder.
Almost entirely covered with black glaze, lower body and underside of the flared foot reserved.
The red line running around the shoulder reminds of Attic pottery tradition.
Ceramic.
Greek, Apulian, early 4th century BC.
H. 23.4 cm (9.2 in), D. belly 15.3 cm (6 in).
Intact except for a tiny chip out of the rim. Fine condition. Har ...click for details
Rare Impasto chalice of southern Etruscan type showing a straight wall with a marked ridge at the join to the shallow floor. A couple of holes for suspension just below the rim.
The fairly high stemmed foot with a trumpet-shaped base.
For a related chalice cf. item no. 295 in: Tom B. Rasmussen. Bucchero Pottery from Southern Etruria. Cambridge 1979.
Ceramic.
Etruscan, 640-600 BC.
H. 10.8 cm (4.25 in), D. 16.1 cm (6.3 in).
Fine condition. Two small shards out or the rim restored, otherwise ...click for details
A pair of large handles from a bronze vessel showing elaborate palmette attachments with small sideward leafs.
Finely chiselled palmettes emerging from a central core over volutes. Bronze rivets and remains of solder under the attachments.
The handholds with a ridged bulge on the outer side and further bulges at the join to the terminals.
Bronze.
Etruscan or Italic, ca. 5th/4th century BC.
L. 18.1 cm and 18.7 cm (7.1 and 7.4 in), H. 8 cm (3.1 in).
Hollow cast handles, one corroded to show ...click for details
Large hand-modeled Boeotian helmeted rider with cuirass and shield. Sitting on a stripped tall-legged horse with elongated neck and slightly thrown back head.
The crest of the horse appearing through an applied loop on the animal’s forehead.
Fine archaic example of rigid appearance.
Reconstituted from fragments. Crest of the helmet and one arm of the warrior lost. Small portion of the shield missing, as well as part of the cuirass’ lower edge. The tail belonged to another horse figurine and h ...click for details
Etruscan bucchero chalice with three horizontal grooves on the strait wall. A notched external edge at the join between wall and floor. Standing on a low flaring foot.
The chalice shape prevails between 625 and 550 BC. Rasmussen’s type 3a in: Tom B. Rasmussen. Bucchero Pottery from Southern Etruria. Cambridge 1979.
Ceramic.
Etruscan, ca. 600 BC.
H. 7.9 cm (3.1 in), D. 13.6 cm (5.3 in).
Intact except for minor chips out of the inside rim. Carefully smoothened surface almost entirely covered ...click for details
Italic Geometric boat or Sanguisuga type with separating bulges towards the thinner ends.
Bronze.
Italic, 8th/7th century BC.
L. 9 cm (3.5 in) and 7 cm (2.75 in).
Fragmentary, both pins and one catch plate missing. Mottled patina.
Swiss art market (data will be provided to the buyer)
Roman imperial bronze mirror can with raised rim and fine concentric lines on the outside. The specular inside with remains of the original reflective surface.
Bronze.
Roman, 1st/2nd century AD.
D. 11.2 cm (4.4 in).
Nice patina on the outside. Reflective side partially preserved.
Art market England
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Roman imperial bronze mirror can with raised rim and concentric lines on the outside. The specular inside with tears of lead and a blackened silver surface.
Bronze.
Roman, 1st/2nd century AD.
D. 11.5 cm (4.5 in).
Nice spotted patina. Reflective side black.
Art market England
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