Ancient Greek Core-Formed Glass Oinochoe

GBP 5,500.00

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Object Description

A magnificent ancient Greek, core-formed, blue glass oinochoe with a trefoil lip. The item is made from vivid, opaque turquoise glass, its wide body decorated with a band of yellow and white zig-zagging lines. Two straight, yellow bands border this pattern. The small oinochoe presents a short, cylindrical neck which leads into a wide, trefoil mouth. A yellow glass trail covers the rim of the lip. A large turquoise glass handle curves from the rim to the shoulders of the vessel.

Measurements given below include the height of the stand. The vessel itself measures 7.9cm height.

Date: Circa 6th-5th century BC

Object History

Ex T.A private collection, London, formed 1990s.

Object Condition

Excellent condition, some iridescence on its surface. Some pitting as expected with age.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5.5 x H:8.7 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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