801 - Etruscan Biconical Bowl with Handles. Italo-Geometric, 7th century B.C. Biconical in profile on a basal ring, with short applied handles, concentric horizontal red lines to both faces, painted vertical lines under the neck. For similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item no.74.51.594. 240 grams, 18.2 cm wide (7 1/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Etruscan Biconical Bowl with Handles. Italo-Geometric, 7th century B.C. Biconical in profile on a basal ring, with short applied handles, concentric horizontal red lines to both faces, painted vertical lines under the neck. For similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item no.74.51.594. 240 grams, 18.2 cm wide (7 1/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex Kurt Alder, Riehen, acquired in November 1978; thence by descent in the family. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.