Lot 935
Incense burner made of grey-brown impasto, Villanova culture, second half of the 8th century B.C.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Early Etruscan incense burner with a conical, high foot pierced by six openings, the lower border set inward and then swinging outward. The six “columns” of the upward-tapering foot transition with a soft but distinct bend into the bowl, the exterior of which is only barely perceptibly curved, while the interior features a wide border clearly set off by a bend and pierced by rectangular holes. This exceptionally rare piece has been expertly assembled from fragments and is largely complete. Small losses have been skillfully and almost imperceptibly restored and retouched. Diameter 28 cm. Height 13.3 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: Acquired from the German art market in the summer of 2026. Previously in a Dutch private collection; acquired for the collection in 1982 from the Vollmoeller Gallery in Zurich.
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