Bidspirit auction | RARE GREEK HELLENISTIC SILVER JUG

RARE GREEK HELLENISTIC SILVER JUG WITH DECORATED HANDLE - Ca. 400 - 300 BC. An opulent silver jug boasting a graceful silhouette with a high-arching, flat handle terminating at each end with a pair of applique palmettes joining it to the rim and body of the vessel. The elegant pitcher features a flared mouth, an attenuated neck, and a broad, rounded shoulder that tapers to a flat foot. The base of the handle is embellished with a cast moulded face of a satyr shown with a long beard and hair made in an extremely naturalistic manner. Size: 120mm x 120mm; Weight: 236g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.