Greek Geometric Bronze Sickle-Type Pyxides (pr)
Ancient Greece, Geometric period, ca. 8th century BCE. A wonderful pair of leaded bronze pyxides, each presenting a squat, globular body, a flared rim, a rounded bottom with a projecting tubular ornament, and a flat, rhomboid lid. Arching bird protomes extend from each lid, as a single vertical handle extends from the centers of both. Known as "sickle" type pyxides due to their close resemblance to the agricultural implement, examples like these were most likely used to hold sweet and floral perfumed oils or other precious objects. Perforations just before the protomes of each lid and container were used to fasten the body of each vessel to its lid, in order to both safeguard their contents and allow the pyxides to be suspended via the handles. One of the vessels boasts lovely, incised striations across the neck, suspension loops, and body. A verdant green patina envelops both vessels, imbuing them with an elegant presentation evocative of the ancient world! Size of largest: 2.4" W x 3.1" H (6.1 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#134678
Condition Report: Slender perforation to side of non-incised vessel. Other is intact. Both have some abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, both are excellent with rich patina.
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Ancient Greece, Geometric period, ca. 8th century BCE. A wonderful pair of leaded bronze pyxides, each presenting a squat, globular body, a flared rim, a rounded bottom with a projecting tubular ornament, and a flat, rhomboid lid. Arching bird protomes extend from each lid, as a single vertical handle extends from the centers of both. Known as "sickle" type pyxides due to their close resemblance to the agricultural implement, examples like these were most likely used to hold sweet and floral perfumed oils or other precious objects. Perforations just before the protomes of each lid and container were used to fasten the body of each vessel to its lid, in order to both safeguard their contents and allow the pyxides to be suspended via the handles. One of the vessels boasts lovely, incised striations across the neck, suspension loops, and body. A verdant green patina envelops both vessels, imbuing them with an elegant presentation evocative of the ancient world! Size of largest: 2.4" W x 3.1" H (6.1 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#134678
Condition Report: Slender perforation to side of non-incised vessel. Other is intact. Both have some abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, both are excellent with rich patina.
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