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Title: neo classical urn? vase
Post by: yesvil on October 30, 2011, 11:32:49 AM

I found this vase yesterday, unfortunately it's damaged but only cost me 0.20 pence! For academic interest I bought it and wonder if anyone can shed light on it's age and origin?

It stands about 130mm tall


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Title: Re: neo classical urn? vase
Post by: Ivo on October 30, 2011, 12:24:48 PM

The shape is a calyx krater - a classical greek vessel for wine.

Title: Re: neo classical urn? vase
Post by: yesvil on October 30, 2011, 12:29:37 PM

Quote from: Ivo on October 30, 2011, 12:24:48 PM

The shape is a calyx krater - a classical greek vessel for wine.

Thank you Ivo. I didn't think urn was the right term.