Uncommon hand-modeled Villanovan kyathos with broad rounded body and a strap handle with two stylized horns.
The kyathos belongs to the Ansone Culture which was located in Campania and formed part of the Villanova culture.
Ceramic, Impasto ware.
Etruscan-Campanian, Ansone-Villanovan, 8th to 7th century BC.
H. to rim 4.4cm (1.7 in), H. to handle 6.2cm (2.4 in), D. 5.6cm (2.2 in).
Intact except for one restored horn on the top of the handle. Smooth surface with many traces of the modeling st ...click for details
Apulian guttus of globular body with slightly marked shoulder leading to an upright spout with flared rim. A loop handle attached on the side.
On the bottom a cross in applied red wash.
Gutti were supposedly used as oil containers for filling lamps.
Ceramic.
Greek, Apulian, 4th century BC.
H. 9.6 cm (3.77 in), D. 8.2 cm (3.2 in).
Intact and of excellent condition. Black glaze on the spout and on the upper side of the handle peeled off. Delicate groove on the shoulder. Etched root marks.
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Rare Etruscan miniature kyathos with shallow bowl and tall vertical handle in the shape of a stylized animal head with pronounced horns. The flat base shows an impressed cross and dots.
For identical cups cf. no. 182-183 in: J. Jucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Mainz 1991.
Ceramic, Impasto ware.
Etruscan, 750-650 BC.
H. handle 6.3 cm (2.5 in), D. 5.8 cm (2.3 in).
Museum quality and condition. Two small chips out of the rim restored, a small infill at the base of the handle. Carefully smoothen ...click for details
Mummiform figurine with distinct features wearing a tripartite wig. A single register of hieroglyphs along the body, framed by two small hands holding implements.
Egypt, Late Period, 712-332 BC.
H. 12.4 cm (4.9 in).
Intact. Hieroglyphs blurred in places.
German art market.
