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Ancient Greek Pottery Marriage Vase

17th century
Sold 19 January 2026 · Nethermill Antiques
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Ancient Greek pottery marriage vessel Lebes Gamikos original lid with elongated finial beautifully decorated in the round with palmette decoration below handles in excellent original condition with some old glued repairs and nibbles dating to approximately 300 bc. . Please get in touch if you require any further details.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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Nethermill Antiques has dated this Ancient Greek Pottery to the Before 1700 period.

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Description
Ancient Greek pottery marriage vessel Lebes Gamikos original lid with elongated finial beautifully decorated in the round with palmette decoration below handles in excellent original condition with some old glued repairs and nibbles dating to approximately 300 bc. . Please get in touch if you require any further details.
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Nethermill Antiques has dated this Ancient Greek Pottery to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187286
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Archive I An ancient Greek style ceramic marriage vase featuring black and red figural decoration, twin handles, and a stemmed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ancient Greek Pottery Marriage Vase

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An ancient Greek style ceramic marriage vase featuring black and red figural decoration, twin handles, and a stemmed base.
Ancient Greek pottery marriage vase
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An ancient Greek style ceramic marriage vase featuring black and red figural decoration, twin handles, and a stemmed base.
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  • ObjectVases and Urns
  • Period17th century
  • StyleClassical Antiquity
  • MaterialTerracotta, Clay, Pigment
  • ColourTerracotta and Black
  • MotifsFigural painting, Twin vertical handles, Pedestal base, Geometric banding
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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Ancient Greek marriage vases, such as the loutrophoros, were traditional vessels used in wedding rituals to carry water for the ceremonial bridal bath and were often placed in tombs if an unmarried person passed away.

These pieces were crafted from local terracotta clay, shaped on a potters wheel, and decorated using iron-rich slip techniques that turned black and red during a sophisticated three-phase firing process.

Authenticity is determined through physical analysis of the clay body, mineral encrustations, slip adhesion, kiln marks, and stylistic consistency with known archaeological typologies, often supported by provenance documentation.

Display the vessel as a standalone sculptural object on a heavy timber sideboard or within a minimalist bookcase, allowing its historical form and terracotta tones to serve as a focal point.

Keep the vessel in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, handle with clean dry hands or cotton gloves, and avoid using any liquids or chemical cleaners for maintenance.
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