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Etruscan Genucilia Plate, ca. 300 BC

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Bernhard I. Müller, PhD
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Zurich, Switzerland

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Etruscan Genucilia Plate, ca. 300 BC
Etruscan plate decorated with a four pointed star on the shallow floor and dots in the interstices. The narrow bulged rim enhanced with five spiral waves. Rare variant of the plate on a low ring foot. The name of the pottery derives from a Faliscan or Latin lady named Poplia Genucilia. She was the owner of a similar plate which was inscribed with her name. For items from the Genucilia workshop cf. lots no. 316-319 in: Ines Stucker. Italy of the Etruscans. Exhibitions catalogue, Jerusalem 1991. Ceramic. Etruscan, Genucilia Group, ca. 300 BC. D. 13.4 cm (5.3 in). H. 3 cm (1.2 in). Intact. Fine condition. Encrusted surface and soil deposits in places. Swiss private collection (data will be disclosed to the buyer)


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