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Lot #3328
Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Ancient Greek Vessel and Ancient Olympia Soil Vial - Gifts to IOC Members

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Description

Ancient Greek–inspired ceramic kylix drinking vessel presented as part of a special gift to IOC members for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, along with a glass vial of soil from Ancient Olympia. The attractive footed cup measures 6˝ in diameter and stands 2.5˝ tall, and features the hand-painted image of a nude Ancient Greek runner inside, with laurel wreaths on the exterior. The inner rim is inscribed with a Greek legend and "Paris 2024" alongside the Olympic rings. The glass vial of soil from the site of Ancient Olympia, topped with a cork, measures 5˝ long and 1.5˝ in diameter, and is decorated with ribbons in the Olympic colors. In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympics
  • Dates: #710 - Ended January 16, 2025
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