Greek Apulian Ceramic Owl Skyphos

Apulian skyphos decorated with owls standing between olive twigs. The owls are rendered with small dots set around the face and along the body. Canonical shape with swelling walls and horizontal handles. Standing on a low foot with bulged edge. Size: H. 7cm, D. 9 cm, W. over handles 14. 5 cm Material: Ceramic Culture: Greek Apulian, 4th century BC Condition: Old restoration with two small fragments on one side missing. Traces of bone glue, a medium used until 1950/60. Provenance: Old German collection, acquired around 1965. By descent to the son in 1990. Provenance data to the buyer. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Offered lots legally acquired, due diligence conducted to ensure the stated provenance. Related documents seen by Catawiki. Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland. Import taxes for buyers in the countries of the European Union – reduced customs duties of 5% in the United Kingdom – no fees in the United States and in Switzerland. Italia: Importazione soggetta all’IVA – sdoganamento molto lento – consegna postale lentissima.