847 - Etruscan Terracotta Oil Jug with Bearded Face. 5th-3rd century B.C. or later Adorned with a human head at the top, substituting the typical trefoil pouring spout, originally fitted with a handle rising above the lip. Cf. Krausfopf, I., Terrakotta-Imitationen der Bronzekanne der Form Beazley VI in Athen, Westgriechenland und Etrurien. Symposium Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1984, pp. 83-87. 74 grams, 78 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve]

Etruscan Terracotta Oil Jug with Bearded Face. 5th-3rd century B.C. or later Adorned with a human head at the top, substituting the typical trefoil pouring spout, originally fitted with a handle rising above the lip. Cf. Krausfopf, I., Terrakotta-Imitationen der Bronzekanne der Form Beazley VI in Athen, Westgriechenland und Etrurien. Symposium Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1984, pp. 83-87. 74 grams, 78 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve] Found in the 1930s. Property of a gentleman collector, by gift to his son. Accompanied by a copy of an old photograph of the item. 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.