Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Terracotta South Italian, Messapic amphora - 23×20×10 cm - (1)

Large Messapian Amphora, Puglia, approx. 5th/4th century B C, height 23 cm. in diameter 20 cm in diameter foot 10 cm Ring-shaped foot, bulbous, two-handled vessel, flat shoulder, wide neck. Beige clay with red-brown decor in horizontal striped bands, on the shoulder a wavy band and two carved circumferential lines On the lip vertical lines . Condition: Except for a chip at the lip, in a flawless condition. Provenance: 1996 from the German art trade, before that German private collection of the 50/60s. Proof of origin at Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees, that this object has been acquired legally and that he is entitled to ship it. The seller will ensure that the necessary documents are provided. The seller will inform the buyer if this should take more than 2 days.