Ancient Greek Attic pottery alabastron - 15.4 cm

Ancient Greece, superb Attic pottery vessel from the 5th century BC. This specific vessel type was characterized by its elongated body, narrow neck, and single handle, primarily used in antiquity for storing perfumed oils, ointments, and balms intended for both personal care and funerary rituals. Good state of preservation (see pictures and details). Acquired from a Spanish private collection, I.A, 1950. -The piece includes an authenticity certificate. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information: the seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: SWITZERLAND & UNITED STATES of AMERICA. For other destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10 %. Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East etc..), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.

Estimación:€1,400

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