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Greek juglet
Greek juglet
Item Details
Description
ITEM: Juglet
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Greek
PERIOD: 4th Century B.C
DIMENSIONS: 90 mm x 62 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired from Toulouse and Montpellier auction houses and antique dealers before 1990s

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country, this takes 4 to 6 weeks and has a cost of 5% of the amount of the sale, this amount will be added to the final invoice.

Greek miniature vessels were intricate and finely crafted replicas of larger ceramic vessels, scaled down to miniature sizes. These miniature vessels served various purposes in ancient Greek society, ranging from religious offerings to children's toys. Despite their small stature, they were crafted with meticulous attention to detail, often mirroring the shapes, forms, and decorative motifs of their full-sized counterparts.

One common use of Greek miniature vessels was as votive offerings in religious sanctuaries. These miniature replicas were dedicated to gods and goddesses as acts of piety and devotion. Miniature vessels were often left as offerings in temples or shrines, symbolizing the donor's gratitude, reverence, or desire for divine favor. These offerings ranged from simple cups and bowls to more elaborate vessels adorned with religious iconography or scenes from mythology.

Moreover, Greek miniature vessels were also popular as children's toys, providing entertainment, education, and socialization for young Greeks. Miniature pottery sets, including cups, plates, and cooking vessels, allowed children to imitate adult activities and learn about household tasks and social customs from an early age. These miniature vessels were sometimes decorated with playful designs or painted with scenes from daily life or mythology, enhancing their appeal to young imaginations. Through play, children would have absorbed societal norms and values while developing manual dexterity and creativity.
Condition
Good condition
Dimensions
9 x 6.2 cm
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Greek juglet

Estimate €100 - €120
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Starting Price €40

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