Etrusco Corinthian Ceramic Very large alabastron decorated with a mermaid holding out her hand towards a swan - 700BC

Etrusco-Corinthian ovoid alabastron finely decorated with a mermaid and a swan The décor, enhanced by incision, presents a mermaid with outstretched wings, her hand extended towards a swan. The base is decorated with flowers and the collar decorated with tabs. Greece, Archaic period, towards the end of the 7th century BC This piece is to be compared to the works of the group of Luxus to which it might belong Height 27. 5 cm, diameter 13. 7 cm - restoration Provenance: France, Galerie N. B. R. ref 378 Previous history: old private French collection assembled in the 1970s. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he/she is allowed to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorisations, such as an export licence, are organised (passport for a cultural object) . The seller shall inform the buyer of the status, if the shipment should take more than a few days.